#C9259D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9259D?

RGB(201, 37, 157), HSL(316.1, 68.9%, 46.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 81.6%, 21.9%, 21.2%).

Q: Does #C9259D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.96:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C9259D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 37, 157, in HSL 316.1°, 68.9%, 46.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 81.6%, 21.9%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9259D

RGB

201, 37, 157

HSL

316.1, 68.9%, 46.7%

HSV

316.1, 81.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.6%, 21.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5749 0.2252 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.