#DB557D Hex Color
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This bold, saturated pink commands attention with intense energy. Because it is so vivid, use #db557d as an accent color rather than a dominant background, where it pairs well with slate grays or muted greens. It maintains excellent readability with black text at a 5.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this lively shade is #db557d.
Questions about #db557d
What is #db557d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db557d is rgb(219, 85, 125), in HSL hsl(342, 65%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 43%, 14%.
How can I use #db557d in a design without overwhelming the viewer?
Is #db557d readable on white or black?
#db557d has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.