#DB01AE Hex Color
A magenta that refuses to whisper
Bright and loud, #db01ae is a saturated magenta that holds its glow against dark backgrounds. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 4.6:1, so small type works. It shines as a 10% accent or call-to-action color, and looks richer against deep teal or charcoal than against white.
Questions about #db01ae
What is #db01ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db01ae is rgb(219, 1, 174), in HSL hsl(312, 99%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 21%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db01ae?
Deep teal, charcoal and dark navy all make #db01ae feel richer than white does. For a softer combination, try muted sage or warm cream instead of plain neutrals.
Is #db01ae readable on white or black?
#db01ae has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.