#DB8FB1 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This unsaturated pastel pink offers a mellow, warm aesthetic. The hex code #db8fb1 works best as a supporting tone in branding, as it can feel overwhelming at a full-screen scale. Pair it with charcoal gray or dark slate to anchor the sweetness. Because of its high contrast, black typography remains perfectly legible against this shade for accessible UI design.
Questions about #db8fb1
What is #db8fb1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db8fb1 is rgb(219, 143, 177), in HSL hsl(333, 51%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 19%, 14%.
How can I use #db8fb1 in a UI design without it feeling overwhelming?
Use #db8fb1 as a supporting accent or highlight rather than a background filler. Because it is highly visible, it works best when anchored by dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which provide the necessary contrast for black text to remain fully legible.
Is #db8fb1 considered a warm or cool color?
#db8fb1 leans warm due to its underlying coral and rose saturation levels, which prevents it from feeling too sterile. While technically a pastel, its specific pigment balance gives it a mellow, approachable energy that avoids the harshness often found in brighter bubblegum pinks.
Is #db8fb1 readable on white or black?
#db8fb1 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.57:1 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.