#C857AC

#C857AC

Color Values

HEX

#C857AC

RGB

200, 87, 172

HSL

314.9, 50.7%, 56.3%

HSV

314.9, 56.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.5%, 14.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.627 0.1743 338.1

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: #C857AC;
color: #C857AC;
border-color: #C857AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C857AC?

RGB(200, 87, 172) · HSL(314.9, 50.7%, 56.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.5%, 14.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C857AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C857AC?

Use 000000 text on a #C857AC background; contrast on black is 5.41:1.