#C507E2

A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Darkviolet.

About #C507E2

The hex code #C507E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkviolet. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 7, and 226.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 13% Cyan, 97% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C507E2
RGB197, 7, 226
HSL292.1°, 94.0%, 45.7%
CMYK13%, 97%, 0%, 11%
HSV292.1°, 96.9%, 88.6%
LAB48.9, 84.8, -63.5
XYZ36.8, 17.5, 73.4
Decimal12912610

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.66:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.50:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.46:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.83:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C507E2; }
.text-color { color: #C507E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C507E2; }

Similar Colors

Darkviolet
#9400D3