#C517AA

#C517AA

Color Values

HEX

#C517AA

RGB

197, 23, 170

HSL

309.3, 79.1%, 43.1%

HSV

309.3, 88.3%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.3%, 13.7%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5681 0.2403 336.3

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: #C517AA;
color: #C517AA;
border-color: #C517AA;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C517AA?

RGB(197, 23, 170) · HSL(309.3, 79.1%, 43.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.3%, 13.7%, 22.7%)

Does #C517AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C517AA?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C517AA background; contrast on black is 4.08:1.