#C25CA3 Hex Color
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Think of bougainvillea petals or a raspberry glaze. The hex code #c25ca3 is a strong, saturated magenta with a soft violet lean. Its brightness suits accents, calls to action, and cosmetic packaging, but it gets loud as a full background. Pair it with deep teal for balance. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #c25ca3
What is #c25ca3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c25ca3 is rgb(194, 92, 163), in HSL hsl(318, 46%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 16%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c25ca3?
Deep teal and charcoal make the saturated magenta in #c25ca3 feel richer, while navy pulls it cooler and moodier. White works for highlights but can flatten it as its only partner.
Is #c25ca3 readable on white or black?
#c25ca3 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.