#DB659D Hex Color
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Loud, saturated pink with a warm, mellow core. #db659d has enough brightness for calls to action and highlights, and enough softness for cosmetics and confectionery. It works best as an accent at roughly 10 percent of a palette; at full scale it can crowd a layout. Pair it with deep navy or plum for contrast. Black text passes AA on this hex code at about 6.4:1.
Questions about #db659d
What is #db659d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db659d is rgb(219, 101, 157), in HSL hsl(332, 62%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 28%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db659d?
Deep navy, plum, and charcoal all give this pink a rich, grounded contrast, while cream softens it for gentler palettes. Avoid pairing it with bright reds or oranges, since the warm tones compete and the pink loses its punch.
Is #db659d readable on white or black?
#db659d has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.