#C5178F

#C5178F

Overview

#C5178F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 197, 23, 143, in HSL 318.6Β°, 79.1%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.3%, 27.4%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C5178F

RGB

197, 23, 143

HSL

318.6, 79.1%, 43.1%

HSV

318.6, 88.3%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.3%, 27.4%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.555 0.2245 345.5

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: #C5178F;
color: #C5178F;
border-color: #C5178F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5178F?

RGB(197, 23, 143) · HSL(318.6, 79.1%, 43.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.3%, 27.4%, 22.7%)

Does #C5178F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.39:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C5178F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C5178F background; contrast on black is 3.89:1.