#D51E89 Hex Color

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#d51e89 is a saturated pink with strong magenta undertones and moderate lightness. Its bold, warm energy suits calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, confectionery, and intimate product accents. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent beside charcoal or deep navy, since its intensity can overwhelm large surfaces. The hex code #d51e89 supports clear white text at about 4.8:1 contrast.

Questions about #d51e89

What is #d51e89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d51e89 is rgb(213, 30, 137), in HSL hsl(325, 75%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 36%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d51e89?
#d51e89 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and soft blush because these colors temper its saturated magenta energy while preserving its lively focus in branding, editorial layouts, packaging, and fashion graphics. Use navy for stronger contrast or a pale neutral for a softer palette.
Where should designers use #d51e89?
#d51e89 works best as a focused accent for calls to action, badges, highlights, cosmetics, fashion, and intimate products, where its high saturation captures attention without turning an entire interface or package into an overpowering field of pink. Reserve it for smaller areas in balanced palettes.
Is #d51e89 readable on white or black?
#d51e89 has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.