Color swatch image showing #C7157B with RGB(199,21,123) values

#C7157B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C7157B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C7157B Color Information

#C7157B RGB value is (199, 21, 123). The hex color red value is 199, green is 21, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 326°, 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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#C7157B Color Meaning

Color #C7157B signifies matured flamboyance, robust passion, and deepened expression. #C7157B darker, more red-toned pink moves away from pure electric shock toward a richer, more substantial warmth. Psychologically, color #C7157B suggests emotion that has gained depth and weight, combining vibrant expression with a sense of experienced feeling. #C7157B culturally references vintage neon signs, certain tropical flowers, and the rich palette of 1980s design. Spiritually, #C7157B color represents passion that has been tested, love that has matured, and creativity that has found its confident, resonant voice, acting as a symbol for vibrant depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #C7157B 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
#C7157B
RGB
rgb(199, 21, 123)
HSL
hsl(326°, 81%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 89%, 38%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(326°, 89%, 78%)
XYZ
27.3965 14.1085 20.0181
Yxy
14.1085 0.4453 0.2293
Hunter Lab
37.5613 4.8843 -0.5155
CIE-Lab
44.3881 69.9913 -9.6063

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green21 / 255 (8%)
Blue123 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C7157B 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

#C7157B 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 #C7157B 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+)

5.49:1
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 #C7157B 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: #C7157B;

Text Color

color: #C7157B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C7157B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C7157B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C7157B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C7157B 0%, #770c49 100%);

#C7157B Color FAQs

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