#C9169F

#C9169F

Color Values

HEX

#C9169F

RGB

201, 22, 159

HSL

314.1, 80.3%, 43.7%

HSV

314.1, 89.1%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.1%, 20.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5688 0.2361 341.0

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: #C9169F;
color: #C9169F;
border-color: #C9169F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.12:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9169F?

RGB(201, 22, 159) · HSL(314.1, 80.3%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.1%, 20.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C9169F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9169F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9169F background; contrast on black is 4.1:1.