#C55499

#C55499

Color Values

HEX

#C55499

RGB

197, 84, 153

HSL

323.4, 49.3%, 55.1%

HSV

323.4, 57.4%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.4%, 22.3%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6112 0.1636 345.4

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: #C55499;
color: #C55499;
border-color: #C55499;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C55499?

RGB(197, 84, 153) · HSL(323.4, 49.3%, 55.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.4%, 22.3%, 22.7%)

Does #C55499 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.12:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C55499?

Use 000000 text on a #C55499 background; contrast on black is 5.1:1.