#C959DE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C959DE?

RGB(201, 89, 222), HSL(290.5, 66.8%, 61.0%), CMYK(9.5%, 59.9%, 0.0%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #C959DE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.52:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C959DE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 201, 89, 222, in HSL 290.5°, 66.8%, 61.0%, and in CMYK 9.5%, 59.9%, 0.0%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C959DE

RGB

201, 89, 222

HSL

290.5, 66.8%, 61.0%

HSV

290.5, 59.9%, 87.1%

CMYK

9.5%, 59.9%, 0.0%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6555 0.2139 321.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid

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.