#D382B5 Hex Color
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Reach for pastel magenta when a design needs warmth without shouting. #d382b5 is a light, moderately saturated pink-magenta that reads sweet and romantic, so it suits cosmetics packaging, confectionery, and spring campaigns. It works as a background since black text hits about 7.6:1 contrast, but it washes out next to white. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal instead.
Questions about #d382b5
What is #d382b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d382b5 is rgb(211, 130, 181), in HSL hsl(322, 48%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 14%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d382b5?
Deep plum, charcoal, and dark teal give #d382b5 enough contrast to stand out without clashing. Skip pure white backgrounds, since this pastel reads washed out against them.
Is #d382b5 readable on white or black?
#d382b5 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.