#C55997

#C55997

Overview

#C55997 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 197, 89, 151, in HSL 325.6°, 48.2%, 56.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 54.8%, 23.4%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#C55997

RGB

197, 89, 151

HSL

325.6, 48.2%, 56.1%

HSV

325.6, 54.8%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.8%, 23.4%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.617 0.1546 347.0

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: #C55997;
color: #C55997;
border-color: #C55997;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C55997?

RGB(197, 89, 151) · HSL(325.6, 48.2%, 56.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.8%, 23.4%, 22.7%)

Does #C55997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.0:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C55997?

Use 000000 text on a #C55997 background; contrast on black is 5.25:1.