#DC4474 Hex Color
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#dc4474 is a saturated, warm pink with strong red undertones and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. Its bold energy suits calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, confectionery, and intimate-product accents. Use it as a supporting tone or 10% accent beside charcoal or deep plum; black text reaches about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #dc4474.
Questions about #dc4474
What is #dc4474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc4474 is rgb(220, 68, 116), in HSL hsl(341, 68%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 47%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc4474?
Where should designers use #dc4474?
#dc4474 works best as a focused accent, call-to-action color, or supporting brand tone, where its high saturation attracts attention without overwhelming an entire interface, page, or product package at once. It fits cosmetics, fashion, nightlife, confectionery, and intimate-product design.
Is #dc4474 readable on white or black?
#dc4474 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.