mediumvioletred

#C71585

CSS color

Medium Violet Red (#C71585) is a vivid, deep rose-red CSS named color, positioned between hot pink and dark magenta. It has a romantic intensity suggesting deep-red roses, dark cherries, and the saturated pinks of classic Hollywood glamour photography. It communicates passion and bold femininity with a maturity that hot pink lacks.

Color Values

HEX

#C71585

RGB

199, 21, 133

HSL

322.2, 80.9%, 43.1%

HSV

322.2, 89.4%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.4%, 33.2%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.5534 0.2217 349.7

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: #C71585;
color: #C71585;
border-color: #C71585;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C71585?

RGB(199, 21, 133) · HSL(322.2, 80.9%, 43.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.4%, 33.2%, 22.0%)

Does #C71585 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.42:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C71585?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C71585 background; contrast on black is 3.87:1.