#C51397

#C51397

Color Values

HEX

#C51397

RGB

197, 19, 151

HSL

315.5, 82.4%, 42.4%

HSV

315.5, 90.4%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.4%, 23.4%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5572 0.231 342.6

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: #C51397;
color: #C51397;
border-color: #C51397;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.37:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C51397?

RGB(197, 19, 151) · HSL(315.5, 82.4%, 42.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.4%, 23.4%, 22.7%)

Does #C51397 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.37:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C51397?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C51397 background; contrast on black is 3.91:1.