#CC5199

#CC5199

Color Values

HEX

#CC5199

RGB

204, 81, 153

HSL

324.9, 54.7%, 55.9%

HSV

324.9, 60.3%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.3%, 25.0%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6175 0.1739 347.2

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: #CC5199;
color: #CC5199;
border-color: #CC5199;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC5199?

RGB(204, 81, 153) · HSL(324.9, 54.7%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.3%, 25.0%, 20.0%)

Does #CC5199 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #CC5199?

Use 000000 text on a #CC5199 background; contrast on black is 5.2:1.