#C959B7

#C959B7

Color Values

HEX

#C959B7

RGB

201, 89, 183

HSL

309.6, 50.9%, 56.9%

HSV

309.6, 55.7%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.7%, 9.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6358 0.1803 334.1

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: #C959B7;
color: #C959B7;
border-color: #C959B7;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C959B7?

RGB(201, 89, 183) · HSL(309.6, 50.9%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.7%, 9.0%, 21.2%)

Does #C959B7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.75:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C959B7?

Use 000000 text on a #C959B7 background; contrast on black is 5.6:1.