#D42E73 Hex Color
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The hex code #d42e73 is a saturated, warm pink with strong red undertones and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. Its vivid energy suits calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, nightlife, and small brand accents. Use it as a 10% highlight beside charcoal or deep plum. White text has about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d42e73
What is #d42e73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d42e73 is rgb(212, 46, 115), in HSL hsl(335, 66%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 46%, 17%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d42e73 in a design?
#d42e73 pairs well with charcoal for sharp contrast, while deep plum creates a richer tonal palette and warm cream softens its intensity without making the layout feel cold or flat.
Where does #d42e73 work best?
#d42e73 works best as a small, high-impact accent in calls to action, beauty packaging, fashion graphics, and nightlife layouts, where its strong saturation can draw attention without overwhelming the whole composition.
Is #d42e73 readable on white or black?
#d42e73 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.