#C51B99

#C51B99

Overview

#C51B99 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 197, 27, 153, in HSL 315.5Β°, 75.9%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.3%, 22.3%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C51B99

RGB

197, 27, 153

HSL

315.5, 75.9%, 43.9%

HSV

315.5, 86.3%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.3%, 22.3%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5613 0.2278 342.1

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: #C51B99;
color: #C51B99;
border-color: #C51B99;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C51B99?

RGB(197, 27, 153) · HSL(315.5, 75.9%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.3%, 22.3%, 22.7%)

Does #C51B99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C51B99?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C51B99 background; contrast on black is 3.99:1.