#C96699

#C96699

Overview

#C96699 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 201, 102, 153, in HSL 329.1°, 47.8%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.3%, 23.9%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is hotpink 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C96699

RGB

201, 102, 153

HSL

329.1, 47.8%, 59.4%

HSV

329.1, 49.3%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.3%, 23.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6414 0.1384 349.5

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: #C96699;
color: #C96699;
border-color: #C96699;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C96699?

RGB(201, 102, 153) · HSL(329.1, 47.8%, 59.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.3%, 23.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C96699 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C96699?

Use 000000 text on a #C96699 background; contrast on black is 5.84:1.