#C61B77 Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #c61b77 is a warm pink with magenta and red undertones. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, beauty branding, fashion, and confectionery. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or soft cream rather than a full background. The hex code #c61b77 supports readable white text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c61b77
What is #c61b77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c61b77 is rgb(198, 27, 119), in HSL hsl(328, 76%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 40%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c61b77?
#c61b77 pairs well with charcoal, soft cream, and muted neutrals that give its saturated pink room to stand out; muted green or teal can add a lively complementary contrast without competing with its warm magenta character.
Is #c61b77 a warm or cool color?
#c61b77 reads as a warm pink because its hue leans toward red and magenta; its strong saturation adds a vivid, assertive feel rather than the softer impression of a pale or blue-leaning pink.
Where does #c61b77 work best in a design?
#c61b77 works best as a focused accent for calls to action, beauty and fashion layouts, confectionery packaging, and energetic details, rather than as a full-page background that could overwhelm users.
Is #c61b77 readable on white or black?
#c61b77 has a 5.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.