#C5579C

#C5579C

Color Values

HEX

#C5579C

RGB

197, 87, 156

HSL

322.4, 48.7%, 55.7%

HSV

322.4, 55.8%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.8%, 20.8%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6162 0.1608 344.3

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: #C5579C;
color: #C5579C;
border-color: #C5579C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.22:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5579C?

RGB(197, 87, 156) · HSL(322.4, 48.7%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.8%, 20.8%, 22.7%)

Does #C5579C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.02:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C5579C?

Use 000000 text on a #C5579C background; contrast on black is 5.22:1.