#CC499F

#CC499F

Color Values

HEX

#CC499F

RGB

204, 73, 159

HSL

320.6, 56.2%, 54.3%

HSV

320.6, 64.2%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.2%, 22.1%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6107 0.1889 343.9

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: #CC499F;
color: #CC499F;
border-color: #CC499F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC499F?

RGB(204, 73, 159) · HSL(320.6, 56.2%, 54.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.2%, 22.1%, 20.0%)

Does #CC499F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC499F?

Use 000000 text on a #CC499F background; contrast on black is 5.02:1.