#C50075 Hex Color
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#c50075 is a saturated, warm magenta pink with strong red depth and a vivid, polished finish. Its high chroma brings energy and attention, making it effective for calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, and small brand accents. The #c50075 hex code also supports white text at about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c50075
What is #c50075 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c50075 is rgb(197, 0, 117), in HSL hsl(324, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 41%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c50075?
It pairs well with charcoal, soft cream, and muted olive, which temper its high saturation without competing for attention in a layout that needs both warmth and clear visual hierarchy. Use charcoal for text, soft cream for spacious backgrounds, and olive sparingly when the palette needs an earthy counterpoint.
How should designers use #c50075 in a palette?
Use #c50075 as a small accent or supporting tone, since its high chroma can dominate a palette quickly; it works especially well in buttons, labels, beauty packaging, playful headlines, and selected details rather than broad page backgrounds.
Is #c50075 readable on white or black?
#c50075 has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.