#C9459F

#C9459F

Color Values

HEX

#C9459F

RGB

201, 69, 159

HSL

319.1, 55.0%, 52.9%

HSV

319.1, 65.7%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.7%, 20.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.602 0.1921 342.7

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: #C9459F;
color: #C9459F;
border-color: #C9459F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9459F?

RGB(201, 69, 159) · HSL(319.1, 55.0%, 52.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.7%, 20.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C9459F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.34:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9459F?

Use 000000 text on a #C9459F background; contrast on black is 4.84:1.