#C10550 Hex Color
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#c10550 is a high-chroma red with distinct pink undertones that demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, it overwhelms backgrounds but shines as a strategic 10% accent in UI elements like buttons or notification badges. Pair it with dark charcoal or soft cream to balance the saturation. The hex code for this powerful, energetic shade is #c10550, which provides enough contrast for white text readability.
Questions about #c10550
What is #c10550 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c10550 is rgb(193, 5, 80), in HSL hsl(336, 95%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 59%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c10550?
#c10550 works best when balanced against neutral, grounded tones rather than competing brights. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate for a sophisticated UI look, or use soft, warm cream to temper its high-energy pink undertones and improve overall readability.
Is #c10550 readable on white or black?
#c10550 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.