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#C51D59 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C51D59 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C51D59 Color Information

#C51D59 RGB value is (197, 29, 89). The hex color red value is 197, green is 29, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 339°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 55 percent, 23percent.

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#C51D59 Color Meaning

Color #C51D59 signifies passion, determination, and emotional assertiveness. #C51D59 strong reddish-pink commands attention while maintaining sophistication and depth. Psychologically, color #C51D59 stimulates motivation, confidence, and expressive communication. #C51D59 encourages decisive action while amplifying emotional engagement. Culturally, color #C51D59 is linked to love, ceremonial attire, and high-impact visual design. Spiritually, #C51D59 embodies vitality, courage, and the conscious channeling of emotional energy toward purposeful goals.

Color Conversion

Convert #C51D59 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
#C51D59
RGB
rgb(197, 29, 89)
HSL
hsl(339°, 74%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 55%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(339°, 85%, 77%)
XYZ
25.2685 13.4703 10.7194
Yxy
13.4703 0.5109 0.2724
Hunter Lab
36.7019 4.2534 0.4270
CIE-Lab
43.4635 65.1937 10.1740

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green29 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C51D59 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

#C51D59 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 #C51D59 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C51D59 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C51D59;

Text Color

color: #C51D59;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C51D59;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C51D5940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C51D59;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C51D59 0%, #751134 100%);

#C51D59 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C51D59 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.