#C50072 Hex Color
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Reach for this pink when a call to action needs to stop the scroll. Saturated and bold, #c50072 sits between magenta and raspberry, warm enough to feel inviting without turning pastel sweet. It earns its place as an accent in the 10% slot, where its intensity reads deliberate instead of overwhelming. White text on top hits about 5.8:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #c50072
What is #c50072 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c50072 is rgb(197, 0, 114), in HSL hsl(325, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 42%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c50072?
Pair #c50072 with deep teal or dark navy for striking complementary contrast. Charcoal mutes its intensity for editorial layouts, while warm gold suits fashion, cosmetics, or confectionery work.
Is #c50072 readable on white or black?
#c50072 has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.