#C94297 Hex Color
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Highly saturated and moderately dark, #c94297 is a strong pink with magenta undertones and a warm, lively presence. It brings energy and seduction to cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and bold call-to-action accents. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal, cream, or muted olive rather than a full-page background. The hex code is #c94297, and black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #c94297
What is #c94297 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c94297 is rgb(201, 66, 151), in HSL hsl(322, 56%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 25%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c94297?
Does #c94297 read as a warm or cool pink?
#c94297 reads as a warm, lively pink because its strong magenta base carries noticeable red energy rather than a blue-violet cast, giving the shade a more energetic feel than a cooler, purple-leaning pink.
Is #c94297 readable on white or black?
#c94297 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 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.