Color swatch image showing #C7158A with RGB(199,21,138) values

#C7158A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C7158A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C7158A Color Information

#C7158A RGB value is (199, 21, 138). The hex color red value is 199, green is 21, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 321°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 31 percent, 22 percent.

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#C7158A Color Meaning

Color #C7158A conveys dynamic creativity, emotional depth, and confident sophistication. #C7158A bold hue combines the energy of red with the mystery of violet, producing a striking, complex impression. Psychologically, color #C7158A stimulates imaginative thinking, focus, and intentional expression. #C7158A encourages nuanced communication and inspired decision making. Culturally, color #C7158A references luxury, modern design, and expressive fashion. Spiritually, #C7158A embodies emotional resilience, purposeful passion, and harmony between heart and intuition.

Color Conversion

Convert #C7158A 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
#C7158A
RGB
rgb(199, 21, 138)
HSL
hsl(321°, 81%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 89%, 31%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(321°, 89%, 78%)
XYZ
28.4088 14.5134 25.3488
Yxy
14.5134 0.4161 0.2126
Hunter Lab
38.0965 5.1762 -1.0720
CIE-Lab
44.9604 71.5435 -17.9310

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green21 / 255 (8%)
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C7158A 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

#C7158A 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 #C7158A 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+)

5.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C7158A 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

#C7158A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C7158A;

Text Color

color: #C7158A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C7158A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C7158A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C7158A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C7158A 0%, #770c52 100%);

#C7158A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C7158A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.