#C51B8C

#C51B8C

Overview

#C51B8C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 197, 27, 140, in HSL 320.1°, 75.9%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.3%, 28.9%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C51B8C

RGB

197, 27, 140

HSL

320.1, 75.9%, 43.9%

HSV

320.1, 86.3%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.3%, 28.9%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5554 0.2206 346.7

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: #C51B8C;
color: #C51B8C;
border-color: #C51B8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.37:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C51B8C?

RGB(197, 27, 140) · HSL(320.1, 75.9%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.3%, 28.9%, 22.7%)

Does #C51B8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.37:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C51B8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C51B8C background; contrast on black is 3.91:1.