#C615AD Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, this magenta fills the room. #c615ad is saturated and beaming, closer to neon than orchid, and it reads boldest at small scale: buttons, highlights, packaging accents. Across a full background it turns loud fast, so ground it with charcoal or deep navy. White text sits comfortably on top at roughly 5.1:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #c615ad
What is #c615ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c615ad is rgb(198, 21, 173), in HSL hsl(308, 81%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 13%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c615ad?
Deep navy and charcoal keep its intensity in check, while lime green pushes it further into pop territory. For something softer, try muted mauve or warm gray.
Is #c615ad readable on white or black?
#c615ad has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.