#CD1599

#CD1599

Color Values

HEX

#CD1599

RGB

205, 21, 153

HSL

317.0, 81.4%, 44.3%

HSV

317.0, 89.8%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.8%, 25.4%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.5723 0.2353 344.0

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: #CD1599;
color: #CD1599;
border-color: #CD1599;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.04:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD1599?

RGB(205, 21, 153) · HSL(317.0, 81.4%, 44.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.8%, 25.4%, 19.6%)

Does #CD1599 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.04:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CD1599?

Use FFFFFF text on a #CD1599 background; contrast on black is 4.16:1.