#C50049
A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #C50049
At its core, #C50049 is a dark and vivid hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Crimson. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 0, 73).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 63% Y, and 23% K. With a hue angle of 337.8 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#C50049
RGB197, 0, 73
HSL337.8°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 100%, 63%, 23%
HSV337.8°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB41.8, 68.0, 17.9
XYZ24.2, 12.4, 7.4
Decimal12910665
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.47:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.78:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.95:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C50049;
}
.text-color {
color: #C50049;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C50049;
}