#C500C5
A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #C500C5
The hex code #C500C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 0, 197).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C500C5
RGB197, 0, 197
HSL300.0°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 100%, 0%, 23%
HSV300.0°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB46.8, 80.9, -50.1
XYZ33.1, 15.9, 54.1
Decimal12910789
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.18:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C500C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #C500C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C500C5;
}