#C272BA Hex Color
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#c272ba is a moderately light, rather muted magenta with soft purple undertones. Its gentle saturation gives designs a tender, romantic character without feeling overly bright. The hex code #c272ba suits cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and intimate product branding. Use it as a supporting tone or accent, with black text achieving about 6.4:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #c272ba
What is #c272ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c272ba is rgb(194, 114, 186), in HSL hsl(306, 40%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 4%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c272ba?
#c272ba pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted sage, and warm cream because its softened magenta hue gains structure from darker or restrained partners. Use it as a supporting color beside neutrals, rather than filling an entire interface.
Is #c272ba readable on white or black?
#c272ba has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.