Codes & values
- Color Name
Medium Violet Red - Color ID
KDF-C-13047173 - HEX
#C71585 - RGB
rgb(199, 21, 133) - RGBA
rgba(199, 21, 133, 1) - HSL
hsl(322, 81%, 43%) - HSLA
hsla(322, 81%, 43%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(322, 89%, 78%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 89%, 33%, 22%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Medium Violet Red?
- #C71585
- What is Medium Violet Red RGB?
- rgb(199, 21, 133)
- What is Medium Violet Red HSL?
- hsl(322, 81%, 43%)
- What is Medium Violet Red CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 89%, 33%, 22%)
What is Medium Violet Red?
Medium Violet Red is a curated pink family color at #C71585. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Medium Violet Red HEX code
The HEX code for Medium Violet Red is #C71585. Paste it into CSS as color: #C71585; or background-color: #C71585;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (c71585).
Medium Violet Red RGB
Medium Violet Red in RGB is rgb(199, 21, 133) (channels R 199, G 21, B 133). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(199, 21, 133, 1).
Medium Violet Red HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(322, 81%, 43%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(322, 89%, 78%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Medium Violet Red CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Medium Violet Red is cmyk(0%, 89%, 33%, 22%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Medium Violet Red
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #A6126F, #850E59, #640B43, #42072C, #210316. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Medium Violet Red
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #D03C99, #DA63AE, #E38AC2, #ECB1D6, #F6D8EB. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Medium Violet Red
Complementary pairing: #C71585, #15C757. Analogous neighbors: #B015C7, #C71585, #C7152C. Triadic accents: #C71585, #85C715, #1585C7. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Medium Violet Red color combinations
A practical combo: primary #C71585, complementary accent #15C757, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #C71585, #2CC715, #15C7B0.
Medium Violet Red in web design
Pink ranges from soft blush UI to bold fashion accents. Pastel pinks suit lifestyle brands; hot pinks need dark backgrounds for readability.
Medium Violet Red in branding
Pink brands skew beauty, fashion, and social. Deep rose can feel premium; pastel pink feels gentle. Contrast vs white is 5.42:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 3.87:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Medium Violet Red?
- Medium Violet Red: #C71585.
- What is Medium Violet Red RGB?
- Medium Violet Red: rgb(199, 21, 133).
- What is Medium Violet Red HSL?
- Medium Violet Red: hsl(322, 81%, 43%).
- What is Medium Violet Red CMYK?
- Medium Violet Red: cmyk(0%, 89%, 33%, 22%).
- What colors go with Medium Violet Red?
- Try complementary #C71585, #15C757 or analogous #B015C7, #C71585, #C7152C.
- Is Medium Violet Red good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 5.42:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 5.42:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 3.87:1. Complementary swatch: #C71585, #15C757.
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