#C50042
A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #C50042
The precise color #C50042 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. Its digital footprint relies on 197 parts red, 0 parts green, and 66 parts blue light.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 66% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C50042
RGB197, 0, 66
HSL339.9°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 100%, 66%, 23%
HSV339.9°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB41.6, 67.7, 22.2
XYZ24.0, 12.3, 6.3
Decimal12910658
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.45:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.94:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C50042;
}
.text-color {
color: #C50042;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C50042;
}