#D099E5 Hex Color
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Light, cool purple with pink-violet undertones, #d099e5 has a pastel finish that feels fresh and gently opalescent. It works well as a supporting tone in spring, wellness, cosmetics, and children’s branding, especially beside charcoal or deep plum. As a pale UI background, it supports black body text clearly, with contrast around 9.4:1. The hex code is #d099e5.
Questions about #d099e5
What is #d099e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d099e5 is rgb(208, 153, 229), in HSL hsl(283, 59%, 75%) and in CMYK 9%, 33%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #d099e5?
#d099e5 pairs well with charcoal and deep plum, which provide grounding contrast without fighting its cool pink-violet undertones. Soft sage or muted mauve can extend a gentle palette, while white keeps the overall look airy.
Is #d099e5 readable on white or black?
#d099e5 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.