#F18CC9 Hex Color

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#f18cc9 is a neon, high-saturation magenta that leans toward a playful and artificial sweetness. It commands attention without feeling aggressive, making it an ideal choice for a 10% accent color in branding or fashion. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground its intensity. Because black text offers a 9.3:1 contrast ratio, this hex code is highly readable even at small sizes.

Questions about #f18cc9

What is #f18cc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f18cc9 is rgb(241, 140, 201), in HSL hsl(324, 78%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 17%, 5%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #f18cc9 magenta?
Because #f18cc9 is so intense, it is best grounded by deep, matte neutrals like charcoal or very dark slate. For a high-fashion or retro contrast, try pairing it with soft mint or deep navy blues to balance the artificial sweetness.
Is #f18cc9 readable on white or black?
#f18cc9 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.