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#C22470 color code is #C22470. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c22470.

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#C22470 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C22470 is 0.1390. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.56:1 against white and 3.78:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C22470 on white5.56:1AA
The quick brown fox
#C22470 on black3.78:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #C224705.56:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #C224703.78:1AA Large

#C22470 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C22470?+
The hex code for #C22470 is #C22470. In RGB it's rgb(194, 36, 112), and in HSL it's hsl(331, 69%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #C22470?+
#C22470 in RGB is (194, 36, 112). Written in CSS: rgb(194, 36, 112).
What is the CMYK value of #C22470?+
#C22470 converts to CMYK(0%, 81%, 42%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C22470.
Is #c22470 a warm or cool color?+
#C22470 (#C22470) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 331° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c22470 belong to?+
#C22470 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 331°, 69%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c22470 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C22470 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.56:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c22470?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C22470 (#C22470) is 193 C Pantone 193 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C22470 in design

Practical guidance for using #c22470 (#C22470) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #C22470 (#C22470) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #c22470 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C22470 (#C22470) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C22470 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c22470 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C22470 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #C22470

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c22470 (#C22470). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Instagram#C13584 · Instagram Pink