#C6159C

#C6159C

Color Values

HEX

#C6159C

RGB

198, 21, 156

HSL

314.2, 80.8%, 42.9%

HSV

314.2, 89.4%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.4%, 21.2%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.5619 0.2334 341.2

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: #C6159C;
color: #C6159C;
border-color: #C6159C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C6159C?

RGB(198, 21, 156) · HSL(314.2, 80.8%, 42.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.4%, 21.2%, 22.4%)

Does #C6159C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C6159C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C6159C background; contrast on black is 3.99:1.