#C05193 Hex Color
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Think raspberry jam with a plum lean, that is the territory #c05193 occupies. This pink is strongly saturated and reads warm, which gives it an energetic, attention-grabbing character. It works best as an accent or the 10 percent in a palette, powering calls to action and highlights, since it can overwhelm as a full background. Deep teal makes it pop, while cream softens it. The hex code #c05193 also passes AA for body text with black type at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c05193
What is #c05193 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c05193 is rgb(192, 81, 147), in HSL hsl(324, 47%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 23%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c05193?
Deep teal and forest green create strong contrast with #c05193, while cream and warm gray soften it for calmer layouts. Navy also grounds it well in brand palettes.
Is #c05193 readable on white or black?
#c05193 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 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.