#C51153 Color Information

Hex color code: #C51153

A dynamic magenta shade, #C51153 appears as (197, 17, 83) in RGB and (338°, 84%, 42%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#C51153

RGB

197, 17, 83

HSL

338°, 84%, 42%

CMYK

0%, 91%, 58%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C51153;
background-color: #C51153;
border-color: #C51153;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C51153;
border: 2px solid #C51153;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C51153]
text-[#C51153]
border-[#C51153]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C51153]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C51153, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C51153; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C51153; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C51153; background-color: #C5115315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5115320; border-left: 4px solid #C51153; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C51153; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C51153 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 17, 83

Red: 197 / Green: 17 / Blue: 83

HSL

338°, 84%, 42%

Hue: 338° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 91%, 58%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 91% / Yellow: 58% / Key: 23%

What color is #C51153?

#C51153 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

11C583

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C51153 to RGB:

rgb(197, 17, 83)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C51153 to HSL:

hsl(338, 84%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C51153 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 91%, 58%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold magenta tone, #C51153 has RGB (197, 17, 83) and HSL (338°, 84%, 42%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C51153 is #11C583, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C511AD.

Use #C51153 in CSS: color: #C51153 or background-color: #C51153. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C51153

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.58:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C51153?

#C51153 is a bold magenta color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #C51153?

#C51153 in RGB is (197, 17, 83) - 197 red, 17 green, and 83 blue.

How to use #C51153 in CSS?

Use #C51153 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C51153?

#11C583 (complementary), #C511AD (analogous), and #7F0B35 (lighter shade) work well with #C51153.