#C50742
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #C50742
The hex code #C50742 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 7, and 66.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 96% M, 66% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#C50742
RGB197, 7, 66
HSL341.4°, 93.1%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 96%, 66%, 23%
HSV341.4°, 96.4%, 77.3%
LAB41.9, 67.0, 22.5
XYZ24.1, 12.4, 6.3
Decimal12912450
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.03:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.48:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.76:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.96:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C50742;
}
.text-color {
color: #C50742;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C50742;
}