#DB1EA9 Hex Color
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#db1ea9 is a high-octane magenta that demands immediate attention. This saturated, beaming shade works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color, as it can easily overwhelm a design. Try pairing it with cool charcoal or slate grays to balance its intensity. With a contrast ratio of 4.8:1, the hex code #db1ea9 remains readable when paired with black text.
Questions about #db1ea9
What is #db1ea9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db1ea9 is rgb(219, 30, 169), in HSL hsl(316, 76%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 23%, 14%.
How do I balance the intensity of #db1ea9 in a design?
This magenta is extremely saturated, so use it sparingly as a high-impact accent color. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground its energy, preventing it from overwhelming the rest of your layout.
Is #db1ea9 readable on white or black?
#db1ea9 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.