#CC00A5

#CC00A5

Color Values

HEX

#CC00A5

RGB

204, 0, 165

HSL

311.5, 100.0%, 40.0%

HSV

311.5, 100.0%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 100.0%, 19.1%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.5713 0.2486 339.6

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: #CC00A5;
color: #CC00A5;
border-color: #CC00A5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.11:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC00A5?

RGB(204, 0, 165) · HSL(311.5, 100.0%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 100.0%, 19.1%, 20.0%)

Does #CC00A5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC00A5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #CC00A5 background; contrast on black is 4.11:1.