#C50057
A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #C50057
Visually, #C50057 is defined as a vivid magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 0, and 87.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 56% Yellow, and 23% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C50057
RGB197, 0, 87
HSL333.5°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 100%, 56%, 23%
HSV333.5°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB42.1, 68.9, 9.5
XYZ24.7, 12.6, 10.1
Decimal12910679
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.98:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.51:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.72:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.99:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C50057;
}
.text-color {
color: #C50057;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C50057;
}