#CC159C

Color Details

HEX
#CC159C
RGB
rgb(204, 21, 156)
HSL
hsl(316, 81%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 90%, 24%, 20%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.05:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #cc159c
Contrast 4.15:1 Fail
White on #cc159c
Contrast 5.05:1 AA
#cc159c on Black
Contrast 4.15:1 Fail
#cc159c on White
Contrast 5.05:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d644b0
#e073c4
#eba1d7
#a3117d
#7a0d5e
#52083e

Complement & Analogous

#15cb46
#cb1540
#a115cb

Triadic

#9bcb15
#159bcb

Monochrome

#52083e #7a0d5e #cc159c #e073c4 #eba1d7 #f5d0eb

Analogous

#a115cb #bd5bdb #cc159c #d54466 #cb1540 #a21133

Complementary Mix

#7a0d5e #cc159c #e073c4 #15cb46 #67dd87 #0e842e

Nearby Colors

#cc159b
#cc159d
#cc158c
#cc15ac

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About #CC159C

#CC159C converts to RGB(204, 21, 156) and HSL(316, 81%, 44%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#CC159C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #CC159C?
RGB: 204, 21, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(204, 21, 156)
Is #CC159C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #CC159C?
Complement: #15cb46.
Does #CC159C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.05:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.15:1 (AA (large text)).