#D290D7 Hex Color
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#d290d7 is a bright, pastel violet with cool, bluish undertones. Because of its high lightness, it pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its delicate nature. It functions best as an accent color in branding or UI rather than a full background, where it can easily appear washed out. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black body text.
Questions about #d290d7
What is #d290d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d290d7 is rgb(210, 144, 215), in HSL hsl(296, 47%, 70%) and in CMYK 2%, 33%, 0%, 16%.
How should I use #d290d7 in a professional design?
Use #d290d7 primarily as an accent color for buttons, highlights, or graphical elements rather than a background shade. Because of its light, pastel nature, it can appear washed out on large surfaces but provides excellent visual interest against charcoal or deep slate backgrounds.
Does #d290d7 work with dark text?
Yes, #d290d7 provides excellent contrast for black or very dark text, making it a viable choice for UI elements that require readability. Always verify your specific text size against this hex color using a contrast checker to ensure it meets WCAG accessibility standards for your project.
Is #d290d7 readable on white or black?
#d290d7 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.71:1 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.