#CE39B0 Hex Color
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Loud and saturated, this magenta lands closer to fuchsia than soft pink. The hex code #ce39b0 carries enough punch to lead a call to action, and black text stays readable on it at about 4.8:1 contrast. It pairs well with deep plum or navy, and it sits comfortably among other shades of purple.
Questions about #ce39b0
What is #ce39b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce39b0 is rgb(206, 57, 176), in HSL hsl(312, 60%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 15%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce39b0?
Deep plum and navy are its strongest partners, giving the saturation something dark to push against. Softer partners include mauve and muted plum, which tone the intensity down without dulling it.
Where does #ce39b0 work best?
Use it as an accent or call-to-action color in cosmetics, confectionery, and nightlife branding. As a full background it can overwhelm a layout, so a 60/30/10 split keeps it bold without taking over.
Is #ce39b0 readable on white or black?
#ce39b0 has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 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.