#C600B2 Hex Color
Intense magenta with high electric energy
This intense, high-saturation magenta commands immediate attention with its electric energy. Because it is so loud, #c600b2 works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep forest green to ground its artificial brightness. The hex code #c600b2 provides enough contrast for white text, making it a viable choice for high-impact buttons or bold call-to-action elements.
Questions about #c600b2
What is #c600b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c600b2 is rgb(198, 0, 178), in HSL hsl(306, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 10%, 22%.
How should I use #c600b2 in a user interface?
Use #c600b2 primarily as a high-impact accent color for call-to-action buttons or small visual elements. Because the saturation is so intense, it can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background or dominant brand color.
Is #c600b2 readable on white or black?
#c600b2 has a 5.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.