#C517CE

#C517CE

Color Values

HEX

#C517CE

RGB

197, 23, 206

HSL

297.0, 79.9%, 44.9%

HSV

297.0, 88.8%, 80.8%

CMYK

4.4%, 88.8%, 0.0%, 19.2%

OKLCH

0.5889 0.2641 325.8

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: #C517CE;
color: #C517CE;
border-color: #C517CE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.79:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C517CE?

RGB(197, 23, 206) · HSL(297.0, 79.9%, 44.9%) · CMYK(4.4%, 88.8%, 0.0%, 19.2%)

Does #C517CE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.79:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C517CE?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C517CE background; contrast on black is 4.39:1.