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#C73396 color code is #C73396. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c73396.

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#C73396 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C73396 is 0.1671. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.84:1 against white and 4.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C73396 on white4.84:1AA
The quick brown fox
#C73396 on black4.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #C733964.84:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #C733964.34:1AA Large

#C73396 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C73396?+
The hex code for #C73396 is #C73396. In RGB it's rgb(199, 51, 150), and in HSL it's hsl(320, 59%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #C73396?+
#C73396 in RGB is (199, 51, 150). Written in CSS: rgb(199, 51, 150).
What is the CMYK value of #C73396?+
#C73396 converts to CMYK(0%, 74%, 25%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C73396.
Is #c73396 a warm or cool color?+
#C73396 (#C73396) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 320° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c73396 belong to?+
#C73396 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 320°, 59%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c73396 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C73396 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.84:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c73396?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C73396 (#C73396) is 3458 C Blush, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C73396 in design

Practical guidance for using #c73396 (#C73396) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #C73396 (#C73396) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #c73396 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C73396 (#C73396) 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

#C73396 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

#C73396 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 #C73396

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c73396 (#C73396). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Instagram#C13584 · Instagram Pink