#C9039C

#C9039C

Color Values

HEX

#C9039C

RGB

201, 3, 156

HSL

313.6, 97.1%, 40.0%

HSV

313.6, 98.5%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 98.5%, 22.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5624 0.2413 341.8

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: #C9039C;
color: #C9039C;
border-color: #C9039C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9039C?

RGB(201, 3, 156) · HSL(313.6, 97.1%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 98.5%, 22.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C9039C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9039C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9039C background; contrast on black is 3.98:1.