#CC178A

#CC178A

Color Values

HEX

#CC178A

RGB

204, 23, 138

HSL

321.9, 79.7%, 44.5%

HSV

321.9, 88.7%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.7%, 32.4%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.5648 0.2259 349.2

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: #CC178A;
color: #CC178A;
border-color: #CC178A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.18:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC178A?

RGB(204, 23, 138) · HSL(321.9, 79.7%, 44.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.7%, 32.4%, 20.0%)

Does #CC178A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.18:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC178A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #CC178A background; contrast on black is 4.06:1.