#DC1269 Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #dc1269 is a warm magenta-pink with a red undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its intense energy suits calls to action, cosmetics, nightlife branding, and small accents more than full-page backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream for contrast. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #dc1269.
Questions about #dc1269
What is #dc1269 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc1269 is rgb(220, 18, 105), in HSL hsl(334, 85%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 52%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc1269?
Charcoal and warm cream pair well with #dc1269, balancing its saturated warm magenta-pink with grounded dark contrast or a soft light backdrop. Use charcoal for a bold combination and warm cream for a softer, more inviting palette.
Does #dc1269 read as a warm or cool color?
#dc1269 reads as warm because its magenta-pink hue leans toward red rather than blue. Its high saturation gives it an energetic, vivid feel, making it effective for calls to action, cosmetics, nightlife accents, and expressive branding.
Is #dc1269 readable on white or black?
#dc1269 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.