#C8518E

#C8518E

Overview

#C8518E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 200, 81, 142, in HSL 329.2°, 52.0%, 55.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.5%, 29.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#C8518E

RGB

200, 81, 142

HSL

329.2, 52.0%, 55.1%

HSV

329.2, 59.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.5%, 29.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.6075 0.1645 351.2

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: #C8518E;
color: #C8518E;
border-color: #C8518E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8518E?

RGB(200, 81, 142) · HSL(329.2, 52.0%, 55.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.5%, 29.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C8518E meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C8518E?

Use 000000 text on a #C8518E background; contrast on black is 5.02:1.