#DB3F8D Hex Color
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Loud, saturated pink with a magenta lean. #db3f8d runs warm and punches hard, so it earns its keep as a 10% accent: buttons, highlights, packaging. Full backgrounds can overwhelm fast. It flatters deep teal and charcoal better than the usual white. Black text on the #db3f8d hex code hits about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA. Bolder than most other shades of purple at a similar depth.
Questions about #db3f8d
What is #db3f8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db3f8d is rgb(219, 63, 141), in HSL hsl(330, 68%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 36%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db3f8d?
Deep teal, charcoal, and forest green all temper its intensity without dulling it. For a warmer scheme, pair it with mustard or a soft peach to keep the pink from dominating.
Is #db3f8d readable on white or black?
#db3f8d has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.