#DB5E7D Hex Color
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#db5e7d is a bold, saturated rose-pink that demands attention. Because it commands focus, use this shade as a high-impact accent or CTA button rather than a full background. It pairs well with deep, muted charcoals to ground the intensity. This color meets accessibility standards for small text, as black type reads clearly against it with a 5.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #db5e7d.
Questions about #db5e7d
What is #db5e7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5e7d is rgb(219, 94, 125), in HSL hsl(345, 63%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 43%, 14%.
How should I use #db5e7d in interface design?
#db5e7d functions best as a high-visibility accent color rather than a primary background shade. It excels in drawing the eye toward call-to-action buttons or critical alerts, especially when balanced against neutral, grounded tones like deep charcoal.
Is #db5e7d readable on white or black?
#db5e7d has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.