#DB3699 Hex Color
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A cross between raspberry syrup and magenta ink. #db3699 is a strong, saturated pink with a slight blue lean, the kind you get when mixing purple into red. Its intensity suits small accents, calls to action, and cosmetics packaging more than full backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on top at about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Pair it with deep teal to temper the heat.
Questions about #db3699
What is #db3699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db3699 is rgb(219, 54, 153), in HSL hsl(324, 70%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 30%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db3699?
Deep teal and navy make #db3699 feel richer than white does, since white can wash out its saturation. For a softer take, try muted sage or warm charcoal, both of which calm the pink's heat without dulling it.
Is black or white text better on #db3699?
Black text. At about 5.0:1 contrast, #db3699 passes WCAG AA for small body text with black on top, while white falls short. For large headings either direction works, but black stays the safer choice.
Is #db3699 readable on white or black?
#db3699 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.