#DB3D72 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel, this pink is saturated and warm, with a berry undertone that reads bold on screen. #db3d72 works best as an accent, think buttons, highlights, cosmetics, and nightlife branding, and gets loud as a full background. Balance it against dark neutrals. Black text on this hex code hits about 4.9:1 contrast, passing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #db3d72
What is #db3d72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db3d72 is rgb(219, 61, 114), in HSL hsl(340, 69%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 48%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db3d72?
Deep charcoal and navy ground its brightness, while soft cream keeps it from shouting. Muted olive is an unexpected partner that tempers the sweetness without dulling the color.
Is #db3d72 readable on white or black?
#db3d72 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.