#C55998

#C55998

Color Values

HEX

#C55998

RGB

197, 89, 152

HSL

325.0, 48.2%, 56.1%

HSV

325.0, 54.8%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.8%, 22.8%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6173 0.1552 346.5

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: #C55998;
color: #C55998;
border-color: #C55998;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C55998?

RGB(197, 89, 152) · HSL(325.0, 48.2%, 56.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.8%, 22.8%, 22.7%)

Does #C55998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C55998?

Use 000000 text on a #C55998 background; contrast on black is 5.26:1.