#DC87A2 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #dc87a2 is a warm pastel pink with gentle red and mauve undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a mellow, supportive mood suited to spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, and romance-themed designs. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark burgundy. Black text remains highly readable at about 8:1 contrast. The hex code is #dc87a2.
Questions about #dc87a2
What is #dc87a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc87a2 is rgb(220, 135, 162), in HSL hsl(341, 55%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 26%, 14%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dc87a2?
Does #dc87a2 read as warm or cool?
#dc87a2 reads as a warm pink because its red and mauve undertones lean toward a soft rosy side rather than blue. Its low saturation tempers that warmth, giving it a calm, muted feel instead of a vivid or sugary appearance.
Is #dc87a2 readable on white or black?
#dc87a2 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 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.