#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
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