#C52E9E

#C52E9E

Overview

#C52E9E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 197, 46, 158, in HSL 315.5°, 62.1%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.6%, 19.8%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C52E9E

RGB

197, 46, 158

HSL

315.5, 62.1%, 47.6%

HSV

315.5, 76.6%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.6%, 19.8%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5748 0.2156 340.8

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: #C52E9E;
color: #C52E9E;
border-color: #C52E9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C52E9E?

RGB(197, 46, 158) · HSL(315.5, 62.1%, 47.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.6%, 19.8%, 22.7%)

Does #C52E9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C52E9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C52E9E background; contrast on black is 4.26:1.