#C116A9 Hex Color
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Soft it is not. #c116a9 is a hex code for magenta at its loudest, a saturated shade with cool purple undertones. That intensity makes it a strong accent or call-to-action color, though a full background can overwhelm. It flatters deep teal well. White text on top reads at about 5.3:1, enough contrast for body copy.
Questions about #c116a9
What is #c116a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c116a9 is rgb(193, 22, 169), in HSL hsl(308, 80%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 12%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c116a9?
Is #c116a9 readable on white or black?
#c116a9 has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.