#C55299

#C55299

Color Values

HEX

#C55299

RGB

197, 82, 153

HSL

323.0, 49.8%, 54.7%

HSV

323.0, 58.4%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.4%, 22.3%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6086 0.1666 345.2

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: #C55299;
color: #C55299;
border-color: #C55299;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.04:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C55299?

RGB(197, 82, 153) · HSL(323.0, 49.8%, 54.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.4%, 22.3%, 22.7%)

Does #C55299 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.17:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C55299?

Use 000000 text on a #C55299 background; contrast on black is 5.04:1.