#D98ED2 Hex Color

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Soft and lightly sweet, this pastel magenta is bright without shouting. #d98ed2 has enough saturation for packaging, cosmetics, and spring themes, yet it washes out next to plain white. Ground it with charcoal or deep plum and treat it as a supporting tone. The hex code #d98ed2 also meets AA contrast behind small black text.

Questions about #d98ed2

What is #d98ed2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d98ed2 is rgb(217, 142, 210), in HSL hsl(306, 50%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 3%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d98ed2?
Deep plum and charcoal ground its sweetness, while muted sage keeps it feeling fresh. Skip pale pastels as companions, since they make this shade look washed out.
Is #d98ed2 readable on white or black?
#d98ed2 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.