#C9199C

#C9199C

Color Values

HEX

#C9199C

RGB

201, 25, 156

HSL

315.3, 77.9%, 44.3%

HSV

315.3, 87.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.6%, 22.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5685 0.2328 342.1

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: #C9199C;
color: #C9199C;
border-color: #C9199C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

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 #C9199C?

RGB(201, 25, 156) · HSL(315.3, 77.9%, 44.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.6%, 22.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C9199C meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C9199C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9199C background; contrast on black is 4.1:1.