#C64CA1 Hex Color
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#c64ca1 is a saturated, mid-light magenta with a warm pink undertone. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and playful branding, but it can overpower large surfaces. Use it as a 10% accent with navy or soft cream. The hex code #c64ca1 supports readable black body text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #c64ca1
What is #c64ca1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c64ca1 is rgb(198, 76, 161), in HSL hsl(318, 52%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 19%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c64ca1?
Does #c64ca1 feel warm or cool?
#c64ca1 reads as a warm-leaning magenta because its pink undertone softens the cooler blue influence typical of purple, giving it an energetic, expressive feel suited to cosmetics, fashion, and playful accents.
Is #c64ca1 readable on white or black?
#c64ca1 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.