#DB89AE Hex Color
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#db89ae is a soft, warm pastel pink with muted mauve undertones and a mellow, youthful feel. Its gentle saturation suits spring palettes, cosmetics, romance, and children’s products without looking overly sweet. Use it as a supporting tone or background, pairing it with charcoal or deep plum. The hex code #db89ae supports clear black text at about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #db89ae
What is #db89ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db89ae is rgb(219, 137, 174), in HSL hsl(333, 53%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 21%, 14%.
Does #db89ae read as a warm or cool color?
#db89ae reads as a warm pastel pink because its muted mauve undertones lean red and slightly purple rather than blue. Its softened saturation keeps the warmth mellow, giving it a youthful, romantic feel without becoming overly sweet.
What colors pair well with #db89ae?
#db89ae pairs well with charcoal or deep plum for contrast, while soft neutrals keep the palette light. Use it as a background or supporting accent, then add darker text and burgundy details for a richer, more romantic finish.
Is #db89ae readable on white or black?
#db89ae has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.