#DC818C Hex Color
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Pastel red with a rosy, mellow cast. #dc818c carries warmth without the punch of true red, so it suits spring themes, baby products, and romance layouts. Its hex code sits light enough that black text clears WCAG AA at roughly 7.6:1 contrast, which makes it a workable background for small type. Pair it with deep teal or navy for balance, and lean on it as a dominant tone since it can wash out beside pure white.
Questions about #dc818c
What is #dc818c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc818c is rgb(220, 129, 140), in HSL hsl(353, 57%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 36%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dc818c?
#dc818c pairs well with deep teal, navy, and warm grays. Its muted rose tone needs darker or desaturated neighbors to hold contrast, since it fades when placed beside bright white.
Is #dc818c readable on white or black?
#dc818c has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.