#C51281

#C51281

Overview

#C51281 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 197, 18, 129, in HSL 322.8Β°, 83.3%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 90.9%, 34.5%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#C51281

RGB

197, 18, 129

HSL

322.8, 83.3%, 42.2%

HSV

322.8, 90.9%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.9%, 34.5%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5472 0.22 350.6

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: #C51281;
color: #C51281;
border-color: #C51281;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C51281?

RGB(197, 18, 129) · HSL(322.8, 83.3%, 42.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.9%, 34.5%, 22.7%)

Does #C51281 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C51281?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C51281 background; contrast on black is 3.78:1.