#C959AC

#C959AC

Color Values

HEX

#C959AC

RGB

201, 89, 172

HSL

315.5, 50.9%, 56.9%

HSV

315.5, 55.7%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.7%, 14.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6309 0.1719 338.6

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: #C959AC;
color: #C959AC;
border-color: #C959AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C959AC?

RGB(201, 89, 172) · HSL(315.5, 50.9%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.7%, 14.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C959AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.81:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C959AC?

Use 000000 text on a #C959AC background; contrast on black is 5.51:1.