#DB1893 Hex Color
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#db1893 is a highly saturated, medium-dark pink with a warm magenta cast. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, beauty branding, fashion, and playful packaging. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or soft peach rather than a full background. White text remains readable at about 4.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #db1893.
Questions about #db1893
What is #db1893 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db1893 is rgb(219, 24, 147), in HSL hsl(322, 80%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 33%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db1893?
The #db1893 hex color pairs well with navy, soft peach, and charcoal, which balance its saturated warm magenta character without competing for attention. Use white for a crisp accent and pale neutrals for softer layouts.
Is #db1893 a warm or cool color?
The #db1893 hex color reads warm because its vivid pink base leans toward magenta with a red influence, rather than blue-violet. That warmth gives it an energetic, expressive feel, especially when used as a small accent beside cooler neutrals.
Is #db1893 readable on white or black?
#db1893 has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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.