#C9399F

#C9399F

Overview

#C9399F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 57, 159, in HSL 317.5°, 57.1%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 71.6%, 20.9%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9399F

RGB

201, 57, 159

HSL

317.5, 57.1%, 50.6%

HSV

317.5, 71.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.6%, 20.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5904 0.207 342.0

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: #C9399F;
color: #C9399F;
border-color: #C9399F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9399F?

RGB(201, 57, 159) · HSL(317.5, 57.1%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.6%, 20.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C9399F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.6:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9399F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9399F background; contrast on black is 4.57:1.