#C0098F Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #c0098f is a strong magenta with a slightly cool purple undertone. Its darkened mid-range lightness gives designs energy and high visibility, making it effective for calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, and nightlife accents. Pair it with deep navy or warm blush. The hex code is #c0098f, and white text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c0098f
What is #c0098f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0098f is rgb(192, 9, 143), in HSL hsl(316, 91%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 26%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0098f?
Does #c0098f read as warm or cool?
#c0098f reads slightly cool because its vivid magenta base leans toward purple rather than red, though its saturation keeps it visually warm and energetic in bold palettes and accent applications.
Is #c0098f readable on white or black?
#c0098f has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.