#CD378F Hex Color
A magenta pink that refuses whispers
Not a soft pastel, #cd378f is a saturated magenta pink with a red-purple base that leans toward other shades of purple. Its high saturation and mid lightness read bold even at small sizes, so it works best as the accent in a palette rather than a full background. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code, and deep teal makes a striking partner.
Questions about #cd378f
What is #cd378f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd378f is rgb(205, 55, 143), in HSL hsl(325, 60%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 30%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd378f?
Deep teal and dark navy make strong partners for #cd378f, keeping its heat in check. Bright reds and oranges crowd it, so use it as the single loud note in the palette.
Is #cd378f readable on white or black?
#cd378f has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.