#C74F97 Hex Color
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This saturated pink commands attention with its intense, beaming energy. It works best as a sharp accent or a bold call to action rather than a background, as it can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair this shade with dark charcoal grays for high contrast and readability. The hex code for this vivid color is #c74f97, which maintains enough accessibility for small black text.
Questions about #c74f97
What is #c74f97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c74f97 is rgb(199, 79, 151), in HSL hsl(324, 52%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 24%, 22%.
Is #c74f97 a suitable background color for web interfaces?
Using #c74f97 as a background is generally discouraged because its high intensity can easily overwhelm the eyes and strain readability. It is far more effective when applied as a strategic accent, such as for buttons, icons, or attention-grabbing calls to action.
Is #c74f97 readable on white or black?
#c74f97 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.