Mediumvioletred colour (#C71585)
Mediumvioletred is medium a pink/magenta with hex code #C71585, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 199, 21, 133; in HSL 322°, 81%, 43%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Mediumvioletred colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Mediumvioletred in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C71585 |
| RGB | rgb(199, 21, 133) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.780, 0.082, 0.522 |
| HSL | hsl(322, 81%, 43%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 89%, 33%, 22% |
| CSS | color: mediumvioletred; |
Shades and tints of Mediumvioletred
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#fad1eb | #f5a3d7 | #f075c3 | #ec46af | #e7189b | #b9137c | #8a0f5d | #5c0a3e | #2e051f |
Colours that go with Mediumvioletred
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #15c656 | |
| Triadic | #85c615 | #1585c6 |
| Analogous | #c6152d | #af15c6 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| deeppink | #ff1493 | close |
| darkmagenta | #8b008b | close |
| purple | #800080 | close |
| crimson | #dc143c | close |
| indianred | #cd5c5c | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Mediumvioletred against white is 5.42:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 3.87:1 (fails). Use Mediumvioletred for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Mediumvioletred?
#C71585.
What is Mediumvioletred in RGB?
rgb(199, 21, 133).
What colour is complementary to Mediumvioletred?
#15c656, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.