#DB94EF Hex Color
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Glowing orchid with a neon kick. #db94ef is light, saturated, and reads cool despite its pink lean, so it pops hardest against deep plum or charcoal. Use it as an accent in gaming and confectionery branding, or behind black text, which passes WCAG AA with a 9.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #db94ef
What is #db94ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db94ef is rgb(219, 148, 239), in HSL hsl(287, 74%, 76%) and in CMYK 8%, 38%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #db94ef?
Deep plum, charcoal, and dark teal all give #db94ef the contrast it needs to glow. It also flatters a touch of chartreuse for a bold, counterculture feel.
Is #db94ef a warm or cool color?
#db94ef reads cool. Its violet base and high lightness give it a crisp, almost icy feel, even though the pink-leaning magenta hue adds some softness.
Is #db94ef readable on white or black?
#db94ef has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.