#C6199E

#C6199E

Overview

#C6199E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 198, 25, 158, in HSL 313.9°, 77.6%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.4%, 20.2%, 22.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C6199E

RGB

198, 25, 158

HSL

313.9, 77.6%, 43.7%

HSV

313.9, 87.4%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.4%, 20.2%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.5645 0.2324 340.6

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: #C6199E;
color: #C6199E;
border-color: #C6199E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C6199E?

RGB(198, 25, 158) · HSL(313.9, 77.6%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.4%, 20.2%, 22.4%)

Does #C6199E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C6199E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C6199E background; contrast on black is 4.03:1.