#C5237F

#C5237F

Overview

#C5237F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 197, 35, 127, in HSL 325.9Β°, 69.8%, 45.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 82.2%, 35.5%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#C5237F

RGB

197, 35, 127

HSL

325.9, 69.8%, 45.5%

HSV

325.9, 82.2%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 82.2%, 35.5%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5543 0.2085 352.2

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: #C5237F;
color: #C5237F;
border-color: #C5237F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5237F?

RGB(197, 35, 127) · HSL(325.9, 69.8%, 45.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 82.2%, 35.5%, 22.7%)

Does #C5237F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C5237F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C5237F background; contrast on black is 3.92:1.