#DC5C8C Hex Color
A bold pink with warm energy
A saturated, warm pink with strong red undertones, #dc5c8c brings energy and a polished sense of charm. Its bright, lush character suits calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and intimate product accents. Use it as a focused supporting tone rather than a full-page background. The #dc5c8c hex code supports black body text at about a 6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #dc5c8c
What is #dc5c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc5c8c is rgb(220, 92, 140), in HSL hsl(338, 65%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 36%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc5c8c?
#dc5c8c pairs well with navy for a sharper contrast, warm cream for a softer retail palette, or charcoal for grounded text and structure across interfaces and packaging systems with clear visual hierarchy. Keep those neutrals dominant so this saturated pink remains an intentional accent instead of overwhelming the layout.
Is #dc5c8c readable on white or black?
#dc5c8c has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.