#C5509E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5509E?

RGB(197, 80, 158), HSL(320.0, 50.2%, 54.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 59.4%, 19.8%, 22.7%).

Q: Does #C5509E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.19:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C5509E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 197, 80, 158, in HSL 320.0°, 50.2%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.4%, 19.8%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#C5509E

RGB

197, 80, 158

HSL

320.0, 50.2%, 54.3%

HSV

320.0, 59.4%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.4%, 19.8%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6082 0.1729 342.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Red Violet

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.