#C12E64 Hex Color
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With its strong saturation and medium-dark value, #c12e64 reads as a warm raspberry pink with red undertones. It brings energy and romance to cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background; white text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #c12e64
What is #c12e64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c12e64 is rgb(193, 46, 100), in HSL hsl(338, 62%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 48%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c12e64?
Does #c12e64 look warm or cool?
The hex color #c12e64 reads as warm because its strong red component outweighs its blue, giving the saturated pink a raspberry character rather than a cool magenta appearance in most palettes. This warmth supports energetic, romantic, and expressive designs.
Is #c12e64 readable on white or black?
#c12e64 has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.