#D294C1 Hex Color
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A pastel, unsaturated magenta, #d294c1 has a light, softened appearance with pink and lilac undertones. Its gentle character suits spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, romance, and fashion. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep plum, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable, with about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #d294c1.
Questions about #d294c1
What is #d294c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d294c1 is rgb(210, 148, 193), in HSL hsl(316, 41%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 8%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d294c1?
For a balanced palette, #d294c1 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, or muted mauve, adding contrast while preserving its soft pink-lilac character; use white sparingly because it can make this pastel shade look washed out.
Does #d294c1 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a softly cool magenta because its pink base is tempered by lilac-purple undertones, while low saturation keeps the overall impression gentle rather than vivid in spring and beauty palettes.
Is #d294c1 readable on white or black?
#d294c1 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.