#CC0296 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark magenta, #cc0296 brings high energy and a warm, playful edge to visual work. Its strong chroma suits calls to action, fashion graphics, cosmetics, and nightlife branding, where it works best as a focused accent. Pair it with charcoal or soft peach, and use white text for about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #cc0296.
Questions about #cc0296
What is #cc0296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc0296 is rgb(204, 2, 150), in HSL hsl(316, 98%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 26%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc0296?
#cc0296 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and soft peach for a warmer, playful palette; white creates a crisp, high-contrast combination. Keep the magenta as an accent when surrounding colors are quieter.
Is #cc0296 readable on white or black?
#cc0296 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.