#C11364 Hex Color
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#c11364 is an intense, saturated magenta that commands immediate attention. This high-energy shade works best as a bold accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color, as its saturation can quickly overwhelm a UI. It pairs surprisingly well with dark teal or slate gray to ground its inherent intensity. White text maintains excellent readability against this hex code.
Questions about #c11364
What is #c11364 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c11364 is rgb(193, 19, 100), in HSL hsl(332, 82%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 48%, 24%.
How can I effectively use #c11364 in a user interface?
Use #c11364 sparingly as a vibrant accent color for primary buttons or notification badges rather than filling large background areas. Its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a design, so pair it with slate gray or dark teal to balance its intense visual energy.
Is #c11364 readable on white or black?
#c11364 has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.