#C551AE

#C551AE

Color Values

HEX

#C551AE

RGB

197, 81, 174

HSL

311.9, 50.0%, 54.5%

HSV

311.9, 58.9%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.9%, 11.7%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6164 0.1827 336.0

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: #C551AE;
color: #C551AE;
border-color: #C551AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C551AE?

RGB(197, 81, 174) · HSL(311.9, 50.0%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.9%, 11.7%, 22.7%)

Does #C551AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.07:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C551AE?

Use 000000 text on a #C551AE background; contrast on black is 5.16:1.