#D596CC Hex Color
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Pastel magenta with a soft, powdery finish. #d596cc carries just enough saturation to feel fresh without shouting, which makes it a natural background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. It looks richer beside deep plum than beside plain white. The hex code #d596cc is light enough that black text passes contrast checks on top of it.
Questions about #d596cc
What is #d596cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d596cc is rgb(213, 150, 204), in HSL hsl(309, 43%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 4%, 16%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color reads best on #d596cc?
Black text is the clear choice, with a contrast ratio of about 9.1:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls far short and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #d596cc?
Deep plum and warm gray bring out its sweetness, while a touch of olive adds an unexpected edge. Because it is unsaturated, it pairs best with tones that have more depth than itself.
Is #d596cc readable on white or black?
#d596cc has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.