#C5287C

#C5287C

Color Values

HEX

#C5287C

RGB

197, 40, 124

HSL

327.9, 66.2%, 46.5%

HSV

327.9, 79.7%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.7%, 37.1%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5564 0.203 353.7

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: #C5287C;
color: #C5287C;
border-color: #C5287C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 600 #DB2777

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5287C?

RGB(197, 40, 124) · HSL(327.9, 66.2%, 46.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.7%, 37.1%, 22.7%)

Does #C5287C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C5287C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C5287C background; contrast on black is 3.97:1.