#C6699E

#C6699E

Overview

#C6699E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 198, 105, 158, in HSL 325.8°, 44.9%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.0%, 20.2%, 22.4%. The nearest named color is hotpink 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C6699E

RGB

198, 105, 158

HSL

325.8, 44.9%, 59.4%

HSV

325.8, 47.0%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.0%, 20.2%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6438 0.1336 346.2

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: #C6699E;
color: #C6699E;
border-color: #C6699E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C6699E?

RGB(198, 105, 158) · HSL(325.8, 44.9%, 59.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.0%, 20.2%, 22.4%)

Does #C6699E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.55:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C6699E?

Use 000000 text on a #C6699E background; contrast on black is 5.92:1.