#D74EA7 Hex Color
Full-volume magenta with a tender streak
Think hot pink pushed toward purple. #d74ea7 is saturated, beaming magenta at full volume, so it works best as a small accent for calls to action, cosmetics packaging, or nightlife graphics rather than a full background. Deep teal or forest green flatters it better than plain white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.5:1, enough contrast for small body text under WCAG AA. For quieter supporting tones, try mixing gray into your neutrals.
Questions about #d74ea7
What is #d74ea7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d74ea7 is rgb(215, 78, 167), in HSL hsl(321, 63%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 22%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d74ea7?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all flatter #d74ea7. Green sits close to its complement on the wheel, so the contrast feels deliberate instead of clashing. Cream softens it for a sweeter look.
Is #d74ea7 readable on white or black?
#d74ea7 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.