#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
#DC143C