#D495C9 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This unsaturated magenta offers a gentle, powdery warmth that feels both youthful and supportive. Because of its muted quality, #d495c9 works best as a primary background color rather than an accent, providing a soft contrast that pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays. It remains readable for body text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs where you need a playful yet accessible feel.
Questions about #d495c9
What is #d495c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d495c9 is rgb(212, 149, 201), in HSL hsl(310, 42%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 5%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #d495c9?
Because #d495c9 is a muted, powdery tone, it works exceptionally well alongside deep charcoal or slate grays which provide the necessary contrast for readability. It also balances nicely against soft creams or warm whites for a clean, professional aesthetic.
Is #d495c9 readable on white or black?
#d495c9 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.94:1 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.