#C9399B

#C9399B

Color Values

HEX

#C9399B

RGB

201, 57, 155

HSL

319.2, 57.1%, 50.6%

HSV

319.2, 71.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.6%, 22.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5887 0.2045 343.5

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: #C9399B;
color: #C9399B;
border-color: #C9399B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9399B?

RGB(201, 57, 155) · HSL(319.2, 57.1%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.6%, 22.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C9399B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9399B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9399B background; contrast on black is 4.54:1.