#C14C8A Hex Color
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#c14c8a is a bold, saturated magenta with a warm, reddish undertone. It carries high energy and commands immediate attention, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or small UI accents. Because it sits at a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, black text remains legible when placed on top. Avoid using this loud hue for full backgrounds, as it can overwhelm the eye.
Questions about #c14c8a
What is #c14c8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c14c8a is rgb(193, 76, 138), in HSL hsl(328, 49%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 28%, 24%.
Is #c14c8a suitable for large blocks of background text?
Avoid using #c14c8a as a full background color because its intense saturation can quickly overwhelm the viewer and cause eye strain. Instead, reserve this bold magenta for small UI accents, borders, or high-impact call-to-action buttons to maintain visual balance.
What colors pair well with #c14c8a in a design scheme?
Is #c14c8a readable on white or black?
#c14c8a has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.