Medium Violet Red is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #C71585, which equals rgb(199, 21, 133) in RGB and hsl(322, 81%, 43%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y33 K22, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C71585 - RGB
199, 21, 133 - HSL
322°, 81%, 43% - CMYK
0, 89, 33, 22 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Violet Red
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.42:1. Its complementary color is #15C656.
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Medium Violet Red color codes
| HEX | #C71585 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 21, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(322, 81%, 43%) |
| HSV | 322°, 89%, 78% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 33%, 22% |
| Decimal | 13047173 |
Shades and tints of Medium Violet Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6D8EB - 100
#ECB1D6 - 200
#E38AC2 - 300
#DA63AE - 400
#D03C99 - 500
#C71585 - 600
#A6126F - 700
#850E59 - 800
#640B43 - 900
#42072C - 950
#210416
Color harmonies for Medium Violet Red
- Complementary
#15C656≈ Medium Dark Bright Malachite - Analogous −30°
#AF15C6≈ Medium Dark Bright Orchid - Analogous +30°
#C6152D≈ Medium Dark Bright Cardinal - Triadic +120°
#85C615≈ Medium Dark Bright Chartreuse - Triadic +240°
#1585C6≈ Medium Dark Bright Capri - Split 150°
#2DC615≈ Medium Dark Bright Shamrock - Split 210°
#15C6AF≈ Medium Dark Bright Teal
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Violet Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Violet Red | Aa | 5.42:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Violet Red | Aa | 3.87:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Violet Red
background-color: #C71585;color: #C71585;background-color: rgb(199, 21, 133);background-color: hsl(322, 81%, 43%);:root { --color-medium-violet-red: #C71585; }class="bg-[#C71585]"Colors similar to Medium Violet Red
- Medium Dark Bright Raspberry
#C1158D - Medium Dark Bright Rose
#C1157C - Medium Dark Bright Cerise
#C1159F - Medium Dark Bright Blush
#C1156B - Medium Dark Rose
#D60081 - Bright Blush
#E61980 - Medium Dark Raspberry
#D60096 - Bright Rose
#E61994 - Deep Cerise
#AD008B - Soft Blush
#CC3380 - Medium Dark Blush
#D6006B - Soft Rose
#CC338F
More pink shades
- Light Pink
#FFB6C1 - Hot Pink
#FF69B4 - Deep Pink
#FF1493 - Pale Violet Red
#DB7093 - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Fuchsia
#FF00FF - Misty Rose
#FFE4E1 - Plum
#DDA0DD - Purple
#800080 - Ruby
#E0115F - Lilac
#C8A2C8
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Violet Red?
The HEX code for Medium Violet Red is #C71585.
What is the RGB value of Medium Violet Red?
Medium Violet Red has an RGB value of 199, 21, 133 (rgb(199, 21, 133)). In HSL it is 322°, 81%, 43%.
What text color should I use on Medium Violet Red?
Use white text on Medium Violet Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.42:1 and black text has 3.87:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Violet Red?
The complementary color of Medium Violet Red is #15C656. Analogous colors #AF15C6 and #C6152D also pair well.