#FC5595 Hex Color
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Reach for #fc5595 when a button or highlight needs real punch. This saturated pink runs warm, with a magenta edge that suits cosmetics, candy packaging, and nightlife branding. It works best as a small accent in the 10% of a palette; across full backgrounds it can overwhelm. Black text passes AA on it at 6.9:1 contrast. Browse other shades of pink for close matches.
Questions about #fc5595
What is #fc5595 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc5595 is rgb(252, 85, 149), in HSL hsl(337, 97%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 41%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc5595?
Dark neutrals like charcoal and deep teal ground its brightness, while cream softens it into something sweeter. Use it sparingly next to those tones so the pink stays the focal point.
Is #fc5595 readable on white or black?
#fc5595 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.