#C55197

#C55197

Color Values

HEX

#C55197

RGB

197, 81, 151

HSL

323.8, 50.0%, 54.5%

HSV

323.8, 58.9%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.9%, 23.4%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6066 0.1669 346.0

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: #C55197;
color: #C55197;
border-color: #C55197;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C55197?

RGB(197, 81, 151) · HSL(323.8, 50.0%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.9%, 23.4%, 22.7%)

Does #C55197 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.2:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C55197?

Use 000000 text on a #C55197 background; contrast on black is 5.0:1.