#C51995

#C51995

Overview

#C51995 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 197, 25, 149, in HSL 316.7°, 77.5%, 43.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.3%, 24.4%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C51995

RGB

197, 25, 149

HSL

316.7, 77.5%, 43.5%

HSV

316.7, 87.3%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.3%, 24.4%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5585 0.2267 343.4

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: #C51995;
color: #C51995;
border-color: #C51995;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C51995?

RGB(197, 25, 149) · HSL(316.7, 77.5%, 43.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.3%, 24.4%, 22.7%)

Does #C51995 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.32:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C51995?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C51995 background; contrast on black is 3.95:1.