Color swatch image showing #C71594 with RGB(199,21,148) values
Color swatch image showing #C71594 with RGB(199,21,148) values

#C71594 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C71594 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C71594 Color Information

#C71594 RGB value is (199, 21, 148). The hex color red value is 199, green is 21, and blue is 148. Its HSL format shows a hue of 317°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 26 percent, 22 percent.

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#C71594 Color Meaning

#C71594 (#C71594 / #F75394) represents passion, emotional intensity, and creative expression. #C71594 bright reddish-purple hue combines red’s energy with purple’s imaginative qualities, producing a color that stimulates both heart and mind. Psychologically, color #C71594 encourages emotional openness, self-confidence, and bold creativity. Culturally, #C71594 (#F75394) is linked with romance, playfulness, and feminine charm in Western traditions, while in Eastern symbolism, #C71594 represents joy, auspicious energy, and celebration. Fengshui views #C71594 as an activating color for spaces that promote dynamic energy, love, and motivation. Spiritually, color #C71594 resonates with the Heart and Sacral chakras, enhancing emotional balance, desire, and vitality. As a vivid shade blending red and violet, #C71594 is widely used in art, fashion, and branding to convey confidence, excitement, and emotional depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #C71594 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
#C71594
RGB
rgb(199, 21, 148)
HSL
hsl(317°, 81%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 89%, 26%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(317°, 89%, 78%)
XYZ
29.1666 14.8166 29.3396
Yxy
14.8166 0.3978 0.2021
Hunter Lab
38.4923 5.3980 -1.4984
CIE-Lab
45.3819 72.6733 -23.3489

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green21 / 255 (8%)
Blue148 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C71594 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

#C71594 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 #C71594 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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#C71594

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C71594 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

#C71594

protanopia

#7a7875

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C71594;

Text Color

color: #C71594;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C71594;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C7159440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C71594;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C71594 0%, #770c59 100%);

#C71594 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C71594 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.