#C5499B

#C5499B

Color Values

HEX

#C5499B

RGB

197, 73, 155

HSL

320.3, 51.7%, 52.9%

HSV

320.3, 62.9%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.9%, 21.3%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5987 0.1811 343.4

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: #C5499B;
color: #C5499B;
border-color: #C5499B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5499B?

RGB(197, 73, 155) · HSL(320.3, 51.7%, 52.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.9%, 21.3%, 22.7%)

Does #C5499B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.37:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C5499B?

Use 000000 text on a #C5499B background; contrast on black is 4.8:1.