#C8599F

#C8599F

Color Values

HEX

#C8599F

RGB

200, 89, 159

HSL

322.2, 50.2%, 56.7%

HSV

322.2, 55.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.5%, 20.5%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.6242 0.1622 344.1

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: #C8599F;
color: #C8599F;
border-color: #C8599F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8599F?

RGB(200, 89, 159) · HSL(322.2, 50.2%, 56.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.5%, 20.5%, 21.6%)

Does #C8599F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.9:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C8599F?

Use 000000 text on a #C8599F background; contrast on black is 5.39:1.