#C9179F

#C9179F

Overview

#C9179F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 23, 159, in HSL 314.2Β°, 79.5%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.6%, 20.9%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9179F

RGB

201, 23, 159

HSL

314.2, 79.5%, 43.9%

HSV

314.2, 88.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.6%, 20.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5691 0.2356 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: #C9179F;
color: #C9179F;
border-color: #C9179F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.11:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9179F?

RGB(201, 23, 159) · HSL(314.2, 79.5%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.6%, 20.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C9179F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9179F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9179F background; contrast on black is 4.11:1.