#DC29AE Hex Color
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Call-to-action buttons, nightlife posters, and candy packaging are where #dc29ae earns its keep. This saturated magenta is loud and warm, so it shines as a small accent rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.0:1, enough for AA body copy. Its hex code places it near other shades of purple on the pink end.
Questions about #dc29ae
What is #dc29ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc29ae is rgb(220, 41, 174), in HSL hsl(315, 72%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 21%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc29ae?
Deep teal and navy give #dc29ae a striking contrast without fighting its intensity. Soft blush or cream tones calm it down for cosmetics and confectionery packaging.
Is #dc29ae readable on white or black?
#dc29ae has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.