#C8599B

#C8599B

Color Values

HEX

#C8599B

RGB

200, 89, 155

HSL

324.3, 50.2%, 56.7%

HSV

324.3, 55.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.5%, 22.5%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.6226 0.1596 346.0

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: #C8599B;
color: #C8599B;
border-color: #C8599B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8599B?

RGB(200, 89, 155) · HSL(324.3, 50.2%, 56.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.5%, 22.5%, 21.6%)

Does #C8599B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.92:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C8599B?

Use 000000 text on a #C8599B background; contrast on black is 5.36:1.