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#C25BA9 color code is #C25BA9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c25ba9.

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#C25BA9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C25BA9 is 0.2182. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.92:1 against white and 5.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C25BA9 on white3.92:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C25BA9 on black5.36:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C25BA93.92:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C25BA95.36:1AA

#C25BA9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C25BA9?+
The hex code for #C25BA9 is #C25BA9. In RGB it's rgb(194, 91, 169), and in HSL it's hsl(315, 46%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #C25BA9?+
#C25BA9 in RGB is (194, 91, 169). Written in CSS: rgb(194, 91, 169).
What is the CMYK value of #C25BA9?+
#C25BA9 converts to CMYK(0%, 53%, 13%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C25BA9.
Is #c25ba9 a warm or cool color?+
#C25BA9 (#C25BA9) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 315° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c25ba9 belong to?+
#C25BA9 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 315°, 46%, 56% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #c25ba9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C25BA9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.92:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c25ba9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C25BA9 (#C25BA9) is 4420 C Foxglove, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C25BA9 in design

Practical guidance for using #c25ba9 (#C25BA9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C25BA9 (#C25BA9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.4:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C25BA9 (#C25BA9) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta 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

#C25BA9 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#C25BA9 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.