#C93A59 Hex Color
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This saturated, reddish pink demands attention with its intense, beaming energy. Because of its high chroma, #c93a59 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or muted teal to balance its aggression. Use the hex code #c93a59 for calls to action or UI highlights where you need immediate user focus.
Questions about #c93a59
What is #c93a59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c93a59 is rgb(201, 58, 89), in HSL hsl(347, 57%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 56%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c93a59?
Is #c93a59 suitable for large background areas?
Due to its high chroma and saturated energy, #c93a59 is generally too overwhelming for large backgrounds. It functions much more effectively as a sharp accent color for buttons, alerts, or specific UI elements that require immediate user focus and interaction.
Is #c93a59 readable on white or black?
#c93a59 has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.