#C7428F Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #c7428f is a warm pink with a lush, slightly muted finish. Its energy suits calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, romance, and playful product accents. Use it as a 10% highlight with charcoal or warm cream, since its strong chroma can overwhelm large backgrounds. The hex code #c7428f supports black text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c7428f
What is #c7428f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7428f is rgb(199, 66, 143), in HSL hsl(325, 54%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 28%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7428f?
Pair #c7428f with charcoal or warm cream to balance its saturated warmth without competing for attention; use it as an accent rather than a dominant background when the palette needs a calmer, more polished feel.
Is #c7428f a warm or cool color?
#c7428f reads as a warm pink: its red value is higher than its blue value, while its low green value creates a saturated magenta cast. The muted finish keeps it softer than a neon pink.
Is #c7428f readable on white or black?
#c7428f has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.