#DB87C3 Hex Color
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#db87c3 is a soft, pastel magenta with a light, muted finish and pink-violet undertones. Its gentle saturation suits spring backgrounds, cosmetics, baby products, intimate packaging, and romantic fashion. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy, since white text lacks contrast. The hex code #db87c3 gives black body text about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #db87c3
What is #db87c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db87c3 is rgb(219, 135, 195), in HSL hsl(317, 54%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 11%, 14%.
Does #db87c3 work with black text?
Black text works well on #db87c3, which provides about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio and exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text, making it suitable for readable labels, paragraphs, and interface content.
Which colors pair well with #db87c3 in design?
Is #db87c3 readable on white or black?
#db87c3 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.