#C6499E

#C6499E

Color Values

HEX

#C6499E

RGB

198, 73, 158

HSL

319.2, 52.3%, 53.1%

HSV

319.2, 63.1%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.1%, 20.2%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6014 0.1838 342.4

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: #C6499E;
color: #C6499E;
border-color: #C6499E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C6499E?

RGB(198, 73, 158) · HSL(319.2, 52.3%, 53.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.1%, 20.2%, 22.4%)

Does #C6499E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C6499E?

Use 000000 text on a #C6499E background; contrast on black is 4.85:1.