#FC49A8 Hex Color

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Bright and highly saturated, #fc49a8 is a warm pink with a strong magenta cast. Its energetic, playful intensity suits calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and pop-culture graphics. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #fc49a8.

Questions about #fc49a8

What is #fc49a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc49a8 is rgb(252, 73, 168), in HSL hsl(328, 97%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 33%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc49a8?
Navy and charcoal help #fc49a8 stand out while grounding its high saturation, while soft pinks or mauve can create a closer tonal palette for beauty, fashion, and playful editorial layouts. Use the darker neutrals for stronger contrast.
Where should #fc49a8 be used in a design?
#fc49a8 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and pop-culture graphics, where its bright warm pink tone adds energy without overwhelming the layout when applied selectively. Pair it with a neutral base for balance.
Is #fc49a8 readable on white or black?
#fc49a8 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.