#C9518E

#C9518E

Color Values

HEX

#C9518E

RGB

201, 81, 142

HSL

329.5, 52.6%, 55.3%

HSV

329.5, 59.7%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.7%, 29.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.609 0.1654 351.5

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: #C9518E;
color: #C9518E;
border-color: #C9518E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9518E?

RGB(201, 81, 142) · HSL(329.5, 52.6%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.7%, 29.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C9518E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.16:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9518E?

Use 000000 text on a #C9518E background; contrast on black is 5.05:1.