#E6199D

#E6199D

Overview

#E6199D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 230, 25, 157, in HSL 321.4°, 80.4%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 89.1%, 31.7%, 9.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#E6199D

RGB

230, 25, 157

HSL

321.4, 80.4%, 50.0%

HSV

321.4, 89.1%, 90.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.1%, 31.7%, 9.8%

OKLCH

0.6176 0.2489 348.8

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: #E6199D;
color: #E6199D;
border-color: #E6199D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E6199D?

RGB(230, 25, 157) · HSL(321.4, 80.4%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.1%, 31.7%, 9.8%)

Does #E6199D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.21:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E6199D?

Use 000000 text on a #E6199D background; contrast on black is 4.99:1.