#C565A0 Hex Color
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The hex code #c565a0 is a fairly saturated magenta with a medium-light value and a soft pink-violet cast. Its warmth and sweetness suit cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and intimate product design, while its stronger chroma adds charm and energy. Use it as a supporting tone or accent; black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast for readable small body copy.
Questions about #c565a0
What is #c565a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c565a0 is rgb(197, 101, 160), in HSL hsl(323, 45%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 19%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c565a0?
Is #c565a0 readable on white or black?
#c565a0 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.