#C5197D

#C5197D

Color Values

HEX

#C5197D

RGB

197, 25, 125

HSL

325.1, 77.5%, 43.5%

HSV

325.1, 87.3%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.3%, 36.5%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5483 0.2145 352.4

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: #C5197D;
color: #C5197D;
border-color: #C5197D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 600 #DB2777

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5197D?

RGB(197, 25, 125) · HSL(325.1, 77.5%, 43.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.3%, 36.5%, 22.7%)

Does #C5197D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.51:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C5197D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C5197D background; contrast on black is 3.81:1.