#C509B9

#C509B9

Overview

#C509B9 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 197, 9, 185, in HSL 303.8Β°, 91.3%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 95.4%, 6.1%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C509B9

RGB

197, 9, 185

HSL

303.8, 91.3%, 40.4%

HSV

303.8, 95.4%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 95.4%, 6.1%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5724 0.2553 331.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #C509B9;
color: #C509B9;
border-color: #C509B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C509B9?

RGB(197, 9, 185) · HSL(303.8, 91.3%, 40.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 95.4%, 6.1%, 22.7%)

Does #C509B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C509B9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C509B9 background; contrast on black is 4.11:1.