#C72579

#C72579

Color Values

HEX

#C72579

RGB

199, 37, 121

HSL

328.9, 68.6%, 46.3%

HSV

328.9, 81.4%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.4%, 39.2%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.5567 0.2057 355.2

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: #C72579;
color: #C72579;
border-color: #C72579;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 600 #DB2777

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C72579?

RGB(199, 37, 121) · HSL(328.9, 68.6%, 46.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.4%, 39.2%, 22.0%)

Does #C72579 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C72579?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C72579 background; contrast on black is 3.97:1.