#C556AE

#C556AE

Color Values

HEX

#C556AE

RGB

197, 86, 174

HSL

312.4, 48.9%, 55.5%

HSV

312.4, 56.3%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.3%, 11.7%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6225 0.1752 336.2

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: #C556AE;
color: #C556AE;
border-color: #C556AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C556AE?

RGB(197, 86, 174) · HSL(312.4, 48.9%, 55.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.3%, 11.7%, 22.7%)

Does #C556AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.95:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C556AE?

Use 000000 text on a #C556AE background; contrast on black is 5.32:1.