#C957B2

#C957B2

Color Values

HEX

#C957B2

RGB

201, 87, 178

HSL

312.1, 51.4%, 56.5%

HSV

312.1, 56.7%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.7%, 11.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.631 0.1795 336.0

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: #C957B2;
color: #C957B2;
border-color: #C957B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C957B2?

RGB(201, 87, 178) · HSL(312.1, 51.4%, 56.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.7%, 11.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C957B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.83:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C957B2?

Use 000000 text on a #C957B2 background; contrast on black is 5.49:1.