#DB127D Hex Color

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#db127d is a saturated, medium-dark pink with a strong red undertone and intense chroma. Its bright, lush presence brings energy and excitement to calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and playful accents. Use the hex code as a focused 10% accent rather than a full background. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #db127d

What is #db127d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db127d is rgb(219, 18, 125), in HSL hsl(328, 85%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 43%, 14%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #db127d?
#db127d pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm cream because darker neutrals contain its intensity while cream softens its red undertone. Use navy for polished fashion or beauty layouts, and reserve brighter complementary greens for small, deliberate accents.
Is #db127d readable on white or black?
#db127d has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.