#CC65BC Hex Color

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#cc65bc is a bold, saturated magenta with a soft pink undertone. The hex code reads loud but not harsh, thanks to its mid lightness. It works best as a small accent or call to action, and it flatters deep teal and charcoal far better than plain white. Black text on it hits about 6.2:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy. Cosmetics, confectionery, and nightlife brands put its sweet, flamboyant energy to good use.

Questions about #cc65bc

What is #cc65bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc65bc is rgb(204, 101, 188), in HSL hsl(309, 50%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 8%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc65bc?
Deep teal, dark charcoal, and ink navy all make #cc65bc glow, while plain white can flatten it. Use it as a roughly 10% accent against darker, moodier bases.
Is #cc65bc readable on white or black?
#cc65bc has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.