#C166A5 Hex Color
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Not neon fuchsia and not a shy pastel, this magenta sits in between with grayed, mid-light undertones. The hex code #c166a5 reads soft and romantic, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and fashion accents. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background, where it can turn flat. Black text holds up well on it at roughly 5.7:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #c166a5
What is #c166a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c166a5 is rgb(193, 102, 165), in HSL hsl(318, 42%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 15%, 24%.
Does black or white text work better on #c166a5?
Black text works better on #c166a5, with a contrast ratio of about 5.7:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short of the 4.5:1 threshold, so keep it for large decorative type only.
What colors pair well with #c166a5?
Is #c166a5 readable on white or black?
#c166a5 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.