#C55BA5

#C55BA5

Color Values

HEX

#C55BA5

RGB

197, 91, 165

HSL

318.1, 47.7%, 56.5%

HSV

318.1, 53.8%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.8%, 16.2%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6252 0.1606 340.5

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: #C55BA5;
color: #C55BA5;
border-color: #C55BA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C55BA5?

RGB(197, 91, 165) · HSL(318.1, 47.7%, 56.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.8%, 16.2%, 22.7%)

Does #C55BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C55BA5?

Use 000000 text on a #C55BA5 background; contrast on black is 5.41:1.