#D8117B Hex Color
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#d8117b is an intense, saturated pink with a high-energy, almost aggressive presence. Because of its sheer volume, it works best as a small accent rather than a full background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive, which ground its flamboyance. White text reads clearly against this shade, making it a functional choice for high-impact buttons and calls to action that demand immediate attention.
Questions about #d8117b
What is #d8117b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8117b is rgb(216, 17, 123), in HSL hsl(328, 85%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 43%, 15%.
How should #d8117b be used in design?
Because #d8117b is incredibly vivid and visually heavy, use it sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a background. It works best for attention-grabbing call-to-action buttons or small interface elements paired with charcoal for balance.
Is #d8117b readable on white or black?
#d8117b has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.