#C9179C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9179C?

RGB(201, 23, 156), HSL(315.2, 79.5%, 43.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 88.6%, 22.4%, 21.2%).

Q: Does #C9179C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.14:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C9179C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 23, 156, in HSL 315.2°, 79.5%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.6%, 22.4%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9179C

RGB

201, 23, 156

HSL

315.2, 79.5%, 43.9%

HSV

315.2, 88.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.6%, 22.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5677 0.2339 342.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.