#C6509C

#C6509C

Color Values

HEX

#C6509C

RGB

198, 80, 156

HSL

321.4, 50.9%, 54.5%

HSV

321.4, 59.6%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.6%, 21.2%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6088 0.1724 343.9

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: #C6509C;
color: #C6509C;
border-color: #C6509C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C6509C?

RGB(198, 80, 156) · HSL(321.4, 50.9%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.6%, 21.2%, 22.4%)

Does #C6509C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C6509C?

Use 000000 text on a #C6509C background; contrast on black is 5.03:1.