#D96DF2 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Loud, electric violet with a cool pink edge. The hex code #d96df2 is too assertive for full backgrounds but earns its keep as an accent: buttons, highlights, gaming and confectionery branding. Its high saturation reads brightest against dark interfaces. Black text hits about 7.4:1 contrast on it, so small labels and calls to action stay legible.
Questions about #d96df2
What is #d96df2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d96df2 is rgb(217, 109, 242), in HSL hsl(289, 84%, 69%) and in CMYK 10%, 55%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #d96df2?
Deep green, charcoal, and dark navy all ground its brightness. For a bolder clash, try teal or chartreuse. Soft pastels tend to make it look harsher, so skip them.
Is #d96df2 warm or cool?
Cool. The blue in its base pulls it toward violet, though a strong pink undertone keeps it from feeling icy. It reads boldest on dark backgrounds.
Is #d96df2 readable on white or black?
#d96df2 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 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.