#DB4879 Hex Color
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With strong saturation and medium lightness, #db4879 is a warm, berry-leaning pink that feels energetic and attention-grabbing. The hex code works best as a small accent for calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and nightlife branding. Pair it with deep navy or soft peach, and use black text for accessible body copy at about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #db4879
What is #db4879 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db4879 is rgb(219, 72, 121), in HSL hsl(340, 67%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 45%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db4879?
Why does #db4879 feel warm rather than cool?
#db4879 feels warm because its red component is stronger than its blue component, giving the saturated shade a berry-pink character that feels energetic and attention-grabbing rather than lavender or distinctly blue in most palettes.
Is #db4879 readable on white or black?
#db4879 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.