#C6009E Hex Color
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#c6009e is a saturated, dark-leaning magenta with a slight purple cast and intense visual energy. Its high chroma suits calls to action, fashion graphics, cosmetics, and small branding accents. It can overpower a full-page background, so use it with restraint. White text reaches about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text, and the hex code is #c6009e.
Questions about #c6009e
What is #c6009e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6009e is rgb(198, 0, 158), in HSL hsl(312, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 20%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6009e?
Where should designers use #c6009e?
#c6009e works best as a small accent, button color, highlight, or oversized display element, where its dark, highly saturated magenta commands attention without overwhelming the full layout or competing with every nearby control.
Is #c6009e readable on white or black?
#c6009e has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.