#D524B4 Hex Color
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Bright and fully saturated, this magenta jumps off the screen before anything else does. #d524b4 leans toward purple, so it flatters deep navy and similar purple shades in a palette. It works best as a bold accent or call to action; at full background scale it can overpower a layout. Black text reads cleanly on it at about 4.7:1.
Questions about #d524b4
What is #d524b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d524b4 is rgb(213, 36, 180), in HSL hsl(311, 71%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 15%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d524b4?
Deep navy grounds it nicely, while teal or chartreuse create a punchy, pop-art contrast. Keep surrounding colors darker or more muted so the magenta stays the focal point.
Is #d524b4 readable on white or black?
#d524b4 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.