#C009C6 Hex Color

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#c009c6 is a highly saturated, cool purplish magenta with a bright, electric presence. Its intense chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, gaming interfaces, cosmetics, and nightlife branding. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #c009c6.

Questions about #c009c6

What is #c009c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c009c6 is rgb(192, 9, 198), in HSL hsl(298, 91%, 41%) and in CMYK 3%, 95%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c009c6?
#c009c6 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and soft lavender, which temper its cool, high-energy magenta character. White text keeps the combination crisp, while pale pink or cool gray creates a softer cosmetic or editorial palette.
Is #c009c6 readable on white or black?
#c009c6 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.