#D694C6 Hex Color
A muted dusty magenta with elegant charm
This pastel magenta has a muted, dusty quality that avoids the jarring intensity of brighter pinks. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it functions well for readable UI elements or soft branding. The hex code for this shade is #d694c6. Use it as an accent alongside deep charcoal or dark forest green to ground its inherent sweetness and prevent it from appearing childish.
Questions about #d694c6
What is #d694c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d694c6 is rgb(214, 148, 198), in HSL hsl(315, 45%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 7%, 16%.
How can #d694c6 be used in a professional UI design?
#d694c6 works best as an accent color for buttons or active states rather than a primary background shade. It maintains high contrast against dark charcoal text, ensuring your interface remains readable while feeling soft and intentional.
What colors pair well with #d694c6 to ground its sweetness?
To prevent #d694c6 from appearing too childish, pair it with deep earth tones or muted neutrals. Combining this shade with forest green or a deep slate creates a sophisticated, balanced palette that feels mature and grounded.
Is #d694c6 readable on white or black?
#d694c6 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.91:1 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.