#CC55AA

#CC55AA

Color Values

HEX

#CC55AA

RGB

204, 85, 170

HSL

317.1, 53.8%, 56.7%

HSV

317.1, 58.3%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.3%, 16.7%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6292 0.1789 340.2

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: #CC55AA;
color: #CC55AA;
border-color: #CC55AA;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC55AA?

RGB(204, 85, 170) · HSL(317.1, 53.8%, 56.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.3%, 16.7%, 20.0%)

Does #CC55AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.86:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC55AA?

Use 000000 text on a #CC55AA background; contrast on black is 5.45:1.