#DA175F Hex Color
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This high-saturation pinkish-red commands immediate attention with its intense, electric personality. The hex code #da175f is far too loud for large backgrounds, but it excels as a high-impact accent or button color. Pair it with soft, muted grays to ground its aggressive energy. Because white text maintains a strong 4.9:1 contrast ratio here, this shade works effectively for small, critical UI elements.
Questions about #da175f
What is #da175f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da175f is rgb(218, 23, 95), in HSL hsl(338, 81%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 56%, 15%.
How should I use #da175f in a UI design?
#da175f works best as a high-impact accent color, such as for call-to-action buttons or status indicators, rather than a background color. Because it is so saturated, it naturally draws the eye, making it ideal for elements that require immediate user interaction.
What colors pair well with #da175f?
Pair #da175f with muted, neutral tones like charcoal or soft slate grays to effectively balance its aggressive intensity. These neutral grounds allow the pinkish-red to pop without overwhelming the rest of your design's color palette.
Is #da175f readable on white or black?
#da175f has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.