#D836A7 Hex Color
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Use #d836a7 where a design needs a loud hit of color: call-to-action buttons, cosmetics packaging, nightlife posters. This saturated magenta reads warm and beaming, with enough depth that black text clears WCAG AA at about 5.0:1 contrast. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, though as a full background it overwhelms, so treat it as a 10% accent. The hex code is #d836a7.
Questions about #d836a7
What is #d836a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d836a7 is rgb(216, 54, 167), in HSL hsl(318, 68%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 23%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d836a7?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all make #d836a7 pop without clashing. For a softer palette, reach for cream or muted gold, which tame its intensity.
Is black or white text better on #d836a7?
Black text reads better, with about 5.0:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text lands around 4.2:1 and falls short, so stick with dark type.
Does #d836a7 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The red in its magenta base pulls it toward pink, so it brings heat and energy instead of the chill of violet-leaning purples.
Is #d836a7 readable on white or black?
#d836a7 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.