#DB99EF Hex Color
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Lavender this bright earns its keep in cosmetics packaging, spring branding, and playful app accents. #db99ef is a light, fairly saturated purple with a soft pink lean, so it glows against deep plum or charcoal but can wash out beside white. Its hex code also passes AA contrast with black text, which makes small UI details workable.
Questions about #db99ef
What is #db99ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db99ef is rgb(219, 153, 239), in HSL hsl(286, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 8%, 36%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #db99ef?
Pair #db99ef with deep plum or charcoal for contrast that makes it glow, or with muted sage for a softer spring feel. Bright white tends to wash it out, so lean on darker neighbors when you want it to read clearly.
Is #db99ef readable on white or black?
#db99ef has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.