#DB8CCE Hex Color
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Think of lilac candy with a splash of red. #db8cce is a pastel magenta, light and gently saturated, so it reads soft instead of loud. It earns its keep as a dominant background in cosmetics, confectionery, and spring layouts, and it flatters deep plum more than plain white does. Black text passes WCAG AA comfortably on this hex code.
Questions about #db8cce
What is #db8cce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db8cce is rgb(219, 140, 206), in HSL hsl(310, 52%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 6%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db8cce?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all give this pastel magenta the contrast it needs. Pale neutrals wash it out, so lean on darker partners for balance in a 60-30-10 layout.
Is #db8cce readable on white or black?
#db8cce has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 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.