#D49EE9 Hex Color
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This pastel purple offers a soft, airy tone that feels fresh rather than juvenile. Its high-key lightness works well in UI design to create a sense of calm. Black text provides excellent contrast against it, making it a functional choice for clean, readable interfaces. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest green for a grounded, modern contrast. The hex code is #d49ee9.
Questions about #d49ee9
What is #d49ee9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d49ee9 is rgb(212, 158, 233), in HSL hsl(283, 63%, 77%) and in CMYK 9%, 32%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #d49ee9 for a modern look?
#d49ee9 works beautifully with deep forest green to create a grounded, contemporary contrast. You can also pair it with charcoal for text or dark accents to maintain high readability while keeping the palette soft and balanced.
Is #d49ee9 readable on white or black?
#d49ee9 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.86:1 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.