#D897B8 Hex Color
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A muted, pastel pink with a soft mauve cast. #d897b8 works best as a supporting tone or large background, where its low saturation keeps designs mellow. It can wash out next to plain white, so pair it with deep plum or forest green for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9:1, and the hex code suits cosmetics, spring themes, and soft branding.
Questions about #d897b8
What is #d897b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d897b8 is rgb(216, 151, 184), in HSL hsl(330, 45%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 15%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What text color reads best on #d897b8?
Black text reads most clearly on #d897b8, with roughly 9:1 contrast. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable. White text drops well below that line and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #d897b8?
Deep plum and forest green both flatter #d897b8, giving its muted warmth something to push against. Navy works too when you want a cooler, more grounded palette. Skip pale neutrals, since they drain it.
Is #d897b8 readable on white or black?
#d897b8 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.