#DC8EA4 Hex Color
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Somewhere between bubblegum and dried rose petals, this pink sits muted and warm. Its low saturation reads mellow, which suits baby products, cosmetics, and spring packaging. Pair #dc8ea4 with deep plum or olive so it does not wash out next to white. Black text on the hex code hits about 8.4:1 contrast, so it works as a background. Use it as a base tone, not fine detail.
Questions about #dc8ea4
What is #dc8ea4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc8ea4 is rgb(220, 142, 164), in HSL hsl(343, 53%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 25%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc8ea4?
Deep plum and olive green give this pastel pink the contrast it lacks next to white, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Avoid pale yellows, which muddy its warm undertone.
Is #dc8ea4 readable on white or black?
#dc8ea4 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.