#CE159B

#CE159B

Color Values

HEX

#CE159B

RGB

206, 21, 155

HSL

316.5, 81.5%, 44.5%

HSV

316.5, 89.8%, 80.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.8%, 24.8%, 19.2%

OKLCH

0.5749 0.2369 343.6

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: #CE159B;
color: #CE159B;
border-color: #CE159B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CE159B?

RGB(206, 21, 155) · HSL(316.5, 81.5%, 44.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.8%, 24.8%, 19.2%)

Does #CE159B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CE159B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #CE159B background; contrast on black is 4.2:1.