#D42A97 Hex Color

A bold magenta pink with playful heat

Hex color #d42a97 graphic
#d42a97 is a saturated, warm pink with strong magenta undertones and a bright, lively finish. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, cosmetic packaging, fashion, and playful accents. Use it as a small accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #d42a97 supports white text at about 4.6:1 contrast.

Questions about #d42a97

What is #d42a97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d42a97 is rgb(212, 42, 151), in HSL hsl(322, 67%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 29%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d42a97 in a design palette?
Pair #d42a97 with navy for sharper contrast, or combine it with warm cream and muted mauve to soften its high saturation while keeping the palette expressive for fashion, cosmetics, playful campaigns, and romantic interface accents.
Is #d42a97 readable on white or black?
#d42a97 has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.