#DA85AE Hex Color
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The hex code #da85ae defines a warm, mellow pink with softened saturation and medium-light value. Its dusty rose character suits spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, and romantic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with deep plum or espresso brown rather than a dominant background. Black text remains highly readable, with about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #da85ae
What is #da85ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da85ae is rgb(218, 133, 174), in HSL hsl(331, 53%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 20%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #da85ae?
The hex color #da85ae pairs well with deep plum, espresso brown, and soft neutrals, grounding its warm dusty-rose character without competing with the softened pink tone in branding, packaging, and interface accents.
Is #da85ae a warm or cool color?
The hex color #da85ae reads as a warm pink because its hue leans toward red, while its softened saturation gives it a dusty rose appearance instead of a crisp, cool magenta in most color palettes.
Where does #da85ae work well?
#da85ae works well as a supporting tone in spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, romantic packaging, and gentle accent details, especially when you want warmth and softness without the brightness of a saturated pink.
Is #da85ae readable on white or black?
#da85ae has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.