#C9199E

#C9199E

Overview

#C9199E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 25, 158, in HSL 314.7°, 77.9%, 44.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.6%, 21.4%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9199E

RGB

201, 25, 158

HSL

314.7, 77.9%, 44.3%

HSV

314.7, 87.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.6%, 21.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5694 0.2339 341.4

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: #C9199E;
color: #C9199E;
border-color: #C9199E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9199E?

RGB(201, 25, 158) · HSL(314.7, 77.9%, 44.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.6%, 21.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C9199E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9199E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9199E background; contrast on black is 4.12:1.