#C7559B

#C7559B

Color Values

HEX

#C7559B

RGB

199, 85, 155

HSL

323.2, 50.4%, 55.7%

HSV

323.2, 57.3%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.3%, 22.1%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.6161 0.165 345.2

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: #C7559B;
color: #C7559B;
border-color: #C7559B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C7559B?

RGB(199, 85, 155) · HSL(323.2, 50.4%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.3%, 22.1%, 22.0%)

Does #C7559B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.04:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C7559B?

Use 000000 text on a #C7559B background; contrast on black is 5.2:1.