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What color is C52172?

The RGB color code for color number #C52172 is RGB(197, 33, 114). In the RGB color model, #C52172 has a red value of 197, a green value of 33, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 83.2% magenta, 42.1% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 330.4° (degrees), 71.3 % saturation, and 45.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C52172 has a hue of 330.4° (degrees), 83.2 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C52172 is cool or warm?

Color C52172 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C52172? (For interior and product design)

C52172 has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#C52172

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #C52172 with dark and light Color




Is #C52172 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C52172 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #C52172 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 33, 114)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
33 (12.9%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
83.25%
Yellow
42.13%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(330.37deg, 71.3 %, 45.1 %)

Hue
330.37°
Saturation
71.30 %.
Lightness
45.10 %.

RYB

RYB(146, 46, 89)
Red
146 (57.4%)
Yellow
46 (18.2%)
Blue
89 (35.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
330.37°
Saturation
83.25 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 330.37°

W: 12.94 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 26.61

Y : 14.17

Z : 17.25

YXY

Y1 : 14.17

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 87.06%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 14.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.4RP 4.3/14.8

CIE-Lab

L : 44.48

A : 66.39

B : -3.95

CIE-Lch

L : 44.48

C : 66.51

H : 356.6

CIE-Luv

L : 44.48

U : 97.11

V : -17.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.65

A : 60.27

B : -0.82






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C52172


Here are the colors similar to C52172. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CA1F7B
Magenta Dye
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#CC397B
Fuchsia Purple
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#C71585
Red Violet
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#DA1D81
Vivid Cerise
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C52172.


#D0006F
PANTONE 226 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#C2366F
PANTONE 2452 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#CE0F69
PANTONE 214 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#CC0066
PANTONE Strong Red C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C52172.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C52172.


#BC4077
RAL 4010 - Telemagenta
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C52172.






Paint color for Hex #C52172


Here are the paint colors similar to C52172. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C52172 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C52172 to Dunn-Edwards


#B7386E
Fiery Fuchsia (DEA 101)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#BA417B
Razzle Dazzle (DE 5027)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#B14566
Sangria (DE 5041)
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#B94C66
Pink Dahlia (DET 419)
ΔE - 8.61 (91.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C52172 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C52172 to Benjamin Moore


#BC427F
Hot Lips (2077-30)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B4447B
Crushed Berries (2076-30)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#AB3162
Gypsy Pink (2077-20)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#C84470
Peony (2079-30)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C52172 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C52172 to Valspar


#B7476E
Very Berry (1002-1A)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#AC4B7E
Pink Pizzazz (8001-3G)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#BC4666
Glorious (8001-5G)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 9.15 (90.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C52172 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C52172 to PPG Paints


#AB446B
Fuchsia Flock (PPG1182-7)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)
#A54976
Cerise (PPG17-11)
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#C6577C
Panama Rose (PPG1181-7)
ΔE - 9.47 (90.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C52172 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C52172 to Sherwin Williams


#B54D7F
Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#AC4362
Hot (SW 6843)
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#B04B63
Gala Pink (SW 6579)
ΔE - 8.68 (91.3% similar)
#953D68
Dynamo (SW 6841)
ΔE - 8.89 (91.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C52172 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C52172 to Behr


#B24E76
Diva Glam (P120-6)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 9.51 (90.5% similar)
#BE5C87
Beauty Queen (P120-5)
ΔE - 10.05 (90.0% similar)
#944A63
Glitterati (P120-7)
ΔE - 10.46 (89.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C52172 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



C52172
Magenta Dye*

21C574
Emerald Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #C52172?

Color that best contrast with #C52172 is #21C574, color name is Emerald Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #C52172?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C52172 is #21C574, color name is Emerald Green*.





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