#CA51B2 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-light magenta with red-purple undertones, #ca51b2 brings energy and playful intensity to a palette. Use the hex code #ca51b2 as a small accent for calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, or nightlife rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ca51b2
What is #ca51b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca51b2 is rgb(202, 81, 178), in HSL hsl(312, 53%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 12%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #ca51b2?
The #ca51b2 hex color pairs well with charcoal, navy, and soft blush tones, which balance its saturated magenta intensity while keeping the overall palette polished, readable, and visually controlled rather than overly loud. A pale neutral adds breathing room, while muted green creates livelier complementary contrast.
Is #ca51b2 readable on white or black?
#ca51b2 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.