#C7199E

#C7199E

Overview

#C7199E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 199, 25, 158, in HSL 314.1°, 77.7%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.4%, 20.6%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C7199E

RGB

199, 25, 158

HSL

314.1, 77.7%, 43.9%

HSV

314.1, 87.4%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.4%, 20.6%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.5661 0.2329 340.8

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: #C7199E;
color: #C7199E;
border-color: #C7199E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C7199E?

RGB(199, 25, 158) · HSL(314.1, 77.7%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.4%, 20.6%, 22.0%)

Does #C7199E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C7199E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C7199E background; contrast on black is 4.06:1.