#C91999

#C91999

Overview

#C91999 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 25, 153, in HSL 316.4Β°, 77.9%, 44.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.6%, 23.9%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C91999

RGB

201, 25, 153

HSL

316.4, 77.9%, 44.3%

HSV

316.4, 87.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.6%, 23.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5671 0.2311 343.1

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: #C91999;
color: #C91999;
border-color: #C91999;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.14:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C91999?

RGB(201, 25, 153) · HSL(316.4, 77.9%, 44.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.6%, 23.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C91999 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C91999?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C91999 background; contrast on black is 4.08:1.