#DB89DD Hex Color

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With its light value and fairly strong saturation, #db89dd is a cool purplish violet that feels neon without becoming harsh. Its pink-violet undertone suits spiritual branding, confectionery packaging, and creative gaming interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #db89dd.

Questions about #db89dd

What is #db89dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db89dd is rgb(219, 137, 221), in HSL hsl(299, 55%, 70%) and in CMYK 1%, 38%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #db89dd?
#db89dd pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and soft lavender, which balance its bright pink-violet energy without competing with it. These combinations work well for interfaces, packaging, and expressive brand palettes.
Is #db89dd readable on white or black?
#db89dd has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.63:1 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.