#D495DC Hex Color
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Pair the hex code #d495dc with deep plum or charcoal for spring cosmetics and confectionery branding. This lavender is light and moderately saturated, with a cool orchid cast that keeps it fresh rather than heavy. It works best as a supporting tone, since next to plain white it can look washed out. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #d495dc
What is #d495dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d495dc is rgb(212, 149, 220), in HSL hsl(293, 50%, 72%) and in CMYK 4%, 32%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d495dc?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all sharpen #d495dc without stealing its softness. Skip pale pinks nearby, since the two shades tend to wash each other out.
Is #d495dc readable on white or black?
#d495dc has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.