#C51DE9

A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Darkviolet.

About #C51DE9

The precise color #C51DE9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. 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, 29, and 233.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 15% Cyan, 88% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 9% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C51DE9
RGB197, 29, 233
HSL289.4°, 82.3%, 51.4%
CMYK15%, 88%, 0%, 9%
HSV289.4°, 87.6%, 91.4%
LAB50.3, 83.3, -65.2
XYZ38.2, 18.6, 78.7
Decimal12918249

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.44:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.73:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.25:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.02:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C51DE9; }
.text-color { color: #C51DE9; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C51DE9; }

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Darkviolet
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