#CC509C

#CC509C

Overview

#CC509C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 204, 80, 156, in HSL 323.2°, 54.9%, 55.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 60.8%, 23.5%, 20.0%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#CC509C

RGB

204, 80, 156

HSL

323.2, 54.9%, 55.7%

HSV

323.2, 60.8%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.8%, 23.5%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6174 0.1772 345.8

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: #CC509C;
color: #CC509C;
border-color: #CC509C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.19:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC509C?

RGB(204, 80, 156) · HSL(323.2, 54.9%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.8%, 23.5%, 20.0%)

Does #CC509C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.04:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC509C?

Use 000000 text on a #CC509C background; contrast on black is 5.19:1.