#C51399

#C51399

Color Values

HEX

#C51399

RGB

197, 19, 153

HSL

314.8, 82.4%, 42.4%

HSV

314.8, 90.4%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.4%, 22.3%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5581 0.2321 341.9

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: #C51399;
color: #C51399;
border-color: #C51399;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.35:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C51399?

RGB(197, 19, 153) · HSL(314.8, 82.4%, 42.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.4%, 22.3%, 22.7%)

Does #C51399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.35:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C51399?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C51399 background; contrast on black is 3.93:1.