#FC119E Hex Color

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High-energy and unapologetically bright, #fc119e is a saturated pink that demands attention. Because of its extreme intensity, use this hex code sparingly as an accent rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays or dark navy blues. Since black text provides excellent 5.7:1 contrast here, it remains highly legible for bold UI call-to-action buttons.

Questions about #fc119e

What is #fc119e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc119e is rgb(252, 17, 158), in HSL hsl(324, 98%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 37%, 1%.
What is the best way to use #fc119e in a design project?
Use #fc119e as a high-impact accent for call-to-action buttons rather than backgrounds. Its intense saturation can overwhelm interfaces, so pair it with dark navy or charcoal to ground its visual weight and ensure readability.
Is #fc119e readable on white or black?
#fc119e has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.