#C5559F

#C5559F

Color Values

HEX

#C5559F

RGB

197, 85, 159

HSL

320.4, 49.1%, 55.3%

HSV

320.4, 56.9%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.9%, 19.3%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6149 0.1659 342.7

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: #C5559F;
color: #C5559F;
border-color: #C5559F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5559F?

RGB(197, 85, 159) · HSL(320.4, 49.1%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.9%, 19.3%, 22.7%)

Does #C5559F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.06:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C5559F?

Use 000000 text on a #C5559F background; contrast on black is 5.17:1.