#C55995

#C55995

Color Values

HEX

#C55995

RGB

197, 89, 149

HSL

326.7, 48.2%, 56.1%

HSV

326.7, 54.8%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.8%, 24.4%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6162 0.1534 348.1

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: #C55995;
color: #C55995;
border-color: #C55995;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.24:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C55995?

RGB(197, 89, 149) · HSL(326.7, 48.2%, 56.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.8%, 24.4%, 22.7%)

Does #C55995 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C55995?

Use 000000 text on a #C55995 background; contrast on black is 5.24:1.