#C43C9D Hex Color
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A punchy magenta close to fresh raspberry jam, #c43c9d is loud in the best way. The hex code holds about 4.7:1 contrast with white text, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy. That makes it a smart accent for buttons, calls to action, and cosmetics packaging. Keep it off full backgrounds, where it overwhelms, and let deep teal or charcoal do the balancing.
Questions about #c43c9d
What is #c43c9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c43c9d is rgb(196, 60, 157), in HSL hsl(317, 54%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 20%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c43c9d?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark plum all make #c43c9d feel richer, while soft cream softens it. Skip bright red neighbors, since the two hues fight for attention.
Is #c43c9d readable on white or black?
#c43c9d has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.