#CD289C Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #cd289c blends red and violet into a bright pink-purple with a warm, lively edge. The hex code #cd289c works best as a small accent for calls to action, cosmetics, nightlife, and playful branding rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #cd289c
What is #cd289c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd289c is rgb(205, 40, 156), in HSL hsl(318, 67%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 24%, 20%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cd289c?
#cd289c pairs well with white, charcoal, soft blush, and deep plum, balancing its saturated pink-purple character with clean contrast or related warmth in buttons, packaging, social graphics, and other designs where it works best as a focused accent.
Is #cd289c warm or cool?
#cd289c reads as a warm-leaning pink-purple because its red component is stronger than its blue component, giving the violet base a lively magenta edge. That balance makes it feel energetic and expressive rather than soft, dusty, or traditionally cool.
Is #cd289c readable on white or black?
#cd289c has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.