#C859DD

#C859DD

Overview

#C859DD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 200, 89, 221, in HSL 290.5Β°, 66.0%, 60.8%, and in CMYK 9.5%, 59.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C859DD

RGB

200, 89, 221

HSL

290.5, 66.0%, 60.8%

HSV

290.5, 59.7%, 86.7%

CMYK

9.5%, 59.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6537 0.2125 321.0

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: #C859DD;
color: #C859DD;
border-color: #C859DD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C859DD?

RGB(200, 89, 221) · HSL(290.5, 66.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(9.5%, 59.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%)

Does #C859DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.54:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C859DD?

Use 000000 text on a #C859DD background; contrast on black is 5.93:1.