#CC5C9F Hex Color
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A saturated, warm pink with a lush, magenta-leaning cast, #cc5c9f brings energy and romantic charm to visual work. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or small accent in calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and floral branding. Pair it with deep navy for contrast; black text reads clearly at about 5.6:1.
Questions about #cc5c9f
What is #cc5c9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5c9f is rgb(204, 92, 159), in HSL hsl(324, 52%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 22%, 20%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Is #cc5c9f a warm or cool pink?
#cc5c9f reads as a warm pink because its red and magenta balance leans toward a rosy, lively cast rather than blue-purple; its saturation adds energy while keeping the overall impression romantic.
What colors pair well with #cc5c9f?
For strong contrast, pair #cc5c9f with deep navy; soft cream can temper its saturation, while charcoal offers a quieter text or interface pairing across fashion, cosmetics, floral branding, and focused accent elements.
Is #cc5c9f readable on white or black?
#cc5c9f has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.