#C91497

#C91497

Overview

#C91497 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 20, 151, in HSL 316.6°, 81.9%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 90.0%, 24.9%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C91497

RGB

201, 20, 151

HSL

316.6, 81.9%, 43.3%

HSV

316.6, 90.0%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.0%, 24.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5643 0.2326 343.7

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: #C91497;
color: #C91497;
border-color: #C91497;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C91497?

RGB(201, 20, 151) · HSL(316.6, 81.9%, 43.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.0%, 24.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C91497 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C91497?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C91497 background; contrast on black is 4.03:1.