#DA526E Hex Color

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This saturated, warm pink carries an undeniable intensity that demands attention. Because it is so loud and aggressive, #da526e works best as a sharp accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to ground its high energy. With a contrast ratio of 5.4:1 against black, the hex code #da526e remains legible for text and UI elements.

Questions about #da526e

What is #da526e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da526e is rgb(218, 82, 110), in HSL hsl(348, 65%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 50%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #da526e for a balanced design?
Because #da526e is highly saturated, it works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or balanced against earthy, muted tones such as olive. These pairings prevent the intensity of the pink from becoming visually overwhelming in a layout.
Is #da526e readable on white or black?
#da526e has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.