#C01961 Hex Color
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#c01961 is a saturated, medium-dark pink with strong red and berry undertones. Its high intensity brings energy and attention to calls to action, fashion branding, cosmetics, and nightlife graphics. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal, cream, or muted green rather than a full-page background. The hex code #c01961 gives white text about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #c01961
What is #c01961 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c01961 is rgb(192, 25, 97), in HSL hsl(334, 77%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 49%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c01961?
Pair #c01961 with charcoal, cream, or muted green to temper its saturated berry intensity; these combinations keep the pink focused while giving branding and interface layouts a grounded, readable balance.
Is #c01961 warm or cool?
#c01961 reads as a warm pink because its saturated red and berry undertones push it away from blue-based magenta. That warmth supports expressive, high-energy designs, especially when used as a focused accent rather than a full-page background.
Is #c01961 readable on white or black?
#c01961 has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.