#C50750
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #C50750
The hex code #C50750 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 7, and 80.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 96% M, 59% Y, and 23% K. With a hue angle of 336.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C50750
RGB197, 7, 80
HSL336.9°, 93.1%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 96%, 59%, 23%
HSV336.9°, 96.4%, 77.3%
LAB42.2, 67.8, 14.0
XYZ24.5, 12.6, 8.7
Decimal12912464
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.97:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.52:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.99:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C50750;
}
.text-color {
color: #C50750;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C50750;
}