#D99ED2 Hex Color
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#d99ed2 is a pastel orchid pink with a soft, milky softness. Its low saturation keeps it gentle rather than loud, which suits cosmetics packaging, spring themes, and sweet backgrounds. It reads best as a base tone, though it can look washed out next to pure white, so pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. The hex code #d99ed2 also supports black body text at AA levels.
Questions about #d99ed2
What is #d99ed2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d99ed2 is rgb(217, 158, 210), in HSL hsl(307, 44%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 3%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d99ed2?
Pastel orchid pink pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive for balance. A dark plum text or accent keeps #d99ed2 from looking washed out next to white.
Is #d99ed2 a warm or cool color?
#d99ed2 leans cool, since its magenta base sits away from orange and yellow. Its high lightness and low saturation soften that coolness into a gentle, calm feel.
Is #d99ed2 readable on white or black?
#d99ed2 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.