#C859AE

#C859AE

Color Values

HEX

#C859AE

RGB

200, 89, 174

HSL

314.1, 50.2%, 56.7%

HSV

314.1, 55.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.5%, 13.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.6304 0.1727 337.4

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: #C859AE;
color: #C859AE;
border-color: #C859AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C859AE?

RGB(200, 89, 174) · HSL(314.1, 50.2%, 56.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.5%, 13.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C859AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.82:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C859AE?

Use 000000 text on a #C859AE background; contrast on black is 5.5:1.