#C5409E

#C5409E

Overview

#C5409E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 197, 64, 158, in HSL 317.6°, 53.4%, 51.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.5%, 19.8%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#C5409E

RGB

197, 64, 158

HSL

317.6, 53.4%, 51.2%

HSV

317.6, 67.5%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.5%, 19.8%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5904 0.1952 341.6

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: #C5409E;
color: #C5409E;
border-color: #C5409E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5409E?

RGB(197, 64, 158) · HSL(317.6, 53.4%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.5%, 19.8%, 22.7%)

Does #C5409E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C5409E?

Use 000000 text on a #C5409E background; contrast on black is 4.6:1.