#C9379C

#C9379C

Overview

#C9379C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 55, 156, in HSL 318.5°, 57.5%, 50.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.6%, 22.4%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9379C

RGB

201, 55, 156

HSL

318.5, 57.5%, 50.2%

HSV

318.5, 72.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.6%, 22.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5874 0.2074 343.0

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: #C9379C;
color: #C9379C;
border-color: #C9379C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9379C?

RGB(201, 55, 156) · HSL(318.5, 57.5%, 50.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.6%, 22.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C9379C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9379C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9379C background; contrast on black is 4.51:1.