#CD5585 Hex Color
A bold, high-energy saturated pink
This bold, saturated pink commands attention with its intense, high-energy presence. Because #cd5585 has such strong chroma, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, dark charcoals for a modern aesthetic. Since it provides a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #cd5585 remains highly readable even when used for smaller UI elements.
Questions about #cd5585
What is #cd5585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd5585 is rgb(205, 85, 133), in HSL hsl(336, 55%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 35%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #cd5585?
Because #cd5585 is such a vibrant and saturated pink, it creates a modern aesthetic when paired with dark, cool-toned neutrals like charcoal or deep slate. You can also ground the intensity by using lighter, desaturated grays to balance the overall visual composition.
Is #cd5585 readable on white or black?
#cd5585 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.