#C249A2 Hex Color
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#c249a2 is a saturated, fairly light magenta with a warm red undertone and strong visual energy. The hex code suits highlights, calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and romantic accents, but its intensity makes it better as a supporting tone than a full background. Black text reads clearly at about 4.8:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c249a2
What is #c249a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c249a2 is rgb(194, 73, 162), in HSL hsl(316, 50%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 16%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c249a2?
Is #c249a2 readable on white or black?
#c249a2 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.