#C856DA

#C856DA

Color Values

HEX

#C856DA

RGB

200, 86, 218

HSL

291.8, 64.1%, 59.6%

HSV

291.8, 60.6%, 85.5%

CMYK

8.3%, 60.6%, 0.0%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.6485 0.214 322.0

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: #C856DA;
color: #C856DA;
border-color: #C856DA;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C856DA?

RGB(200, 86, 218) · HSL(291.8, 64.1%, 59.6%) · CMYK(8.3%, 60.6%, 0.0%, 14.5%)

Does #C856DA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.62:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C856DA?

Use 000000 text on a #C856DA background; contrast on black is 5.8:1.