#C7157C Color Meaning and Information

#C7157C Color Information

#C7157C RGB value is (199, 21, 124). The hex color red value is 199, green is 21, and blue is 124. Its HSL format shows a hue of 325°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 38 percent, 22 percent.

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#C7157C Color Meaning

Color #C7157C conveys dynamic creativity, emotional depth, and confident sophistication. #C7157C bold hue combines the energy of red with the mystery of violet, producing a striking, complex impression. Psychologically, color #C7157C stimulates imaginative thinking, focus, and intentional expression. #C7157C encourages nuanced communication and inspired decision making. Culturally, color #C7157C references luxury, modern design, and expressive fashion. Spiritually, #C7157C embodies emotional resilience, purposeful passion, and harmony between heart and intuition.

Color Conversion

Convert #C7157C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#C7157C

RGB

rgb(199, 21, 124)

HSL

hsl(325°, 81%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 89%, 38%, 22%)

HSV

hsv(325°, 89%, 78%)

XYZ

27.4594 14.1337 20.3496

Yxy

14.1337 0.4433 0.2282

Hunter Lab

37.5948 4.9023 -0.5497

CIE-Lab

44.4240 70.0893 -10.1686

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)

78%

Green21 / 255 (8%)

Blue124 / 255 (49%)

49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Yellow38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Color Variations

#C7157C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C7157C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C7157C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C7157C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.49:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.49:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.49:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C7157C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#C7157C

protanopia

#7a7863

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C7157C;

Text Color

color: #C7157C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C7157C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C7157C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C7157C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C7157C 0%, #770c4a 100%);

Related Colors

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