#C57599
A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Palevioletred.
About #C57599
The precise color #C57599 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Palevioletred. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 117, and 153.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 41% M, 22% Y, and 23% K. With a hue angle of 333.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C57599
RGB197, 117, 153
HSL333.0°, 40.8%, 61.6%
CMYK0%, 41%, 22%, 23%
HSV333.0°, 40.6%, 77.3%
LAB58.9, 36.1, -5.9
XYZ35.1, 26.9, 33.5
Decimal12940697
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.38:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.15:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.42:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C57599;
}
.text-color {
color: #C57599;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C57599;
}