#C64568 Hex Color

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#c64568 is a saturated, warm pink with a bold, aggressive undertone. Because of its intensity, it functions best as a small accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or deep grays, which ground its high-energy personality. The hex code for this vivid shade is #c64568. White text remains readable against this color, making it a viable choice for high-contrast call-to-action buttons.

Questions about #c64568

What is #c64568 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c64568 is rgb(198, 69, 104), in HSL hsl(344, 53%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 47%, 22%.
What colors pair well with the #c64568 hex color?
Because of its intense energy, #c64568 creates a balanced look when paired with neutral, grounding tones like charcoal or deep, muted teals. Using these cooler, darker shades prevents the brightness of the pink from overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
Is #c64568 safe for use in text on web layouts?
White text is generally recommended when using #c64568 as a background to maintain high readability and accessibility. While the color is vivid, it can be difficult to read black text against this shade without careful adjustment to the contrast ratios.
Is #c64568 readable on white or black?
#c64568 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.