#C04CA3 Hex Color
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#c04ca3 is a saturated, medium-dark magenta with a strong red-violet undertone. Its vivid intensity brings energy and attention to calls to action, cosmetic packaging, fashion, and nightlife accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, and pair it with soft cream or charcoal. The #c04ca3 hex code also supports black text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c04ca3
What is #c04ca3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c04ca3 is rgb(192, 76, 163), in HSL hsl(315, 48%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 15%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c04ca3?
#c04ca3 pairs well with soft cream, charcoal, and muted sage because restrained neutrals balance its strong saturation without competing for attention. Use cream for a warmer look, or charcoal for sharper editorial contrast.
Is #c04ca3 readable on white or black?
#c04ca3 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.