#C51D3A
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #C51D3A
The hex code #C51D3A represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 29, and 58.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 85% M, 71% Y, and 23% K. With a hue angle of 349.6 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red 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#C51D3A
RGB197, 29, 58
HSL349.6°, 74.3%, 44.3%
CMYK0%, 85%, 71%, 23%
HSV349.6°, 85.3%, 77.3%
LAB42.8, 63.4, 28.7
XYZ24.2, 13.1, 5.2
Decimal12918074
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.82:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.61:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.56:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.07:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C51D3A;
}
.text-color {
color: #C51D3A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C51D3A;
}