#C1216F Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #c1216f is a medium-dark pink with warm red and plum undertones. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, fashion graphics, cosmetics, and playful branding. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal, cream, or muted teal rather than a full-page background. White text meets WCAG AA for body copy at about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #c1216f.
Questions about #c1216f
What is #c1216f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1216f is rgb(193, 33, 111), in HSL hsl(331, 71%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 42%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1216f?
#c1216f pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted teal, which balance its saturated pink and warm plum undertones without competing for attention. Use charcoal for a grounded contrast, cream for softness, or muted teal for a lively complementary relationship.
Does #c1216f look warm or cool?
#c1216f reads as a warm-leaning pink because its red base is balanced by plum undertones rather than blue or violet. That warmth gives the shade an energetic, expressive feel, while its darker value keeps it more polished than a bright candy pink.
Is #c1216f readable on white or black?
#c1216f has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.