#D6B5D0 Hex Color
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Cosmetic packaging, spring campaigns, and baby products often call for a pale magenta like this one. #d6b5d0 is a heavily tinted, ashy shade that reads faded and gentle rather than loud. Its hex code sits close to lilac, and the low saturation suits large background areas where bright pink would overwhelm. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast, since black text on it reaches about 11.4:1.
Questions about #d6b5d0
What is #d6b5d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6b5d0 is rgb(214, 181, 208), in HSL hsl(311, 29%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 3%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6b5d0?
Deep plum and forest green flatter #d6b5d0, while charcoal keeps it grounded in minimal layouts. Avoid pale pastels nearby or the whole palette turns washed out.
Is #d6b5d0 readable on white or black?
#d6b5d0 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.37:1 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.