#CF3EAF Hex Color
Loud magenta with a warm glow
Loud and saturated, #cf3eaf is a magenta that sits mid-dark with a strong pink-purple glow. It works best as a small accent: buttons, highlights, cosmetics packaging, nightlife posters. As a full background it tires the eye fast, though black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 5.0:1. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, a bolder take than the usual shades of purple.
Questions about #cf3eaf
What is #cf3eaf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf3eaf is rgb(207, 62, 175), in HSL hsl(313, 60%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 15%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cf3eaf?
Deep teal and charcoal make #cf3eaf read bold and modern, while soft cream tones it down for packaging and beauty work. Skip bright reds nearby, since they compete for attention.
Is #cf3eaf readable on white or black?
#cf3eaf has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.