#DB87BA Hex Color
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A soft, muted magenta, this shade brings a playful yet gentle quality to any palette. The hex code for this color is #db87ba. It functions well as a background, as high-contrast black text reads clearly against its lightness. For a balanced design, pair it with deep, cool charcoals rather than harsh whites. It shines in cosmetic branding and youthful, modern UI layouts.
Questions about #db87ba
What is #db87ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db87ba is rgb(219, 135, 186), in HSL hsl(324, 54%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 15%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #db87ba for a professional look?
Does #db87ba function well for UI elements like buttons or text?
Use #db87ba as a background or accent color rather than primary text, as its lightness can impact legibility against standard backgrounds. It works exceptionally well in youthful, modern interfaces when paired with darker, readable slate typography.
Is #db87ba readable on white or black?
#db87ba has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.