#C85596

#C85596

Color Values

HEX

#C85596

RGB

200, 85, 150

HSL

326.1, 51.1%, 55.9%

HSV

326.1, 57.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.5%, 25.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.6155 0.1628 347.9

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: #C85596;
color: #C85596;
border-color: #C85596;
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 #C85596?

RGB(200, 85, 150) · HSL(326.1, 51.1%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.5%, 25.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C85596 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C85596?

Use 000000 text on a #C85596 background; contrast on black is 5.2:1.