#C51649
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #C51649
The precise color #C51649 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. In the RGB color space, it consists of 197 red, 22 green, and 73 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 89% M, 63% Y, and 23% K. With a hue angle of 342.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C51649
RGB197, 22, 73
HSL342.5°, 79.9%, 42.9%
CMYK0%, 89%, 63%, 23%
HSV342.5°, 88.8%, 77.3%
LAB42.7, 65.5, 19.1
XYZ24.5, 12.9, 7.5
Decimal12916297
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.86:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.59:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.05:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C51649;
}
.text-color {
color: #C51649;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C51649;
}