#DD3699 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #dd3699 is a warm pink with magenta undertones and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. The hex code #dd3699 works best as a focused accent for calls to action, branding, cosmetics, and fashion, paired with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #dd3699
What is #dd3699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd3699 is rgb(221, 54, 153), in HSL hsl(324, 71%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 31%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd3699?
#dd3699 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and soft neutrals, which let its warm magenta undertone stand out while keeping the overall palette balanced without making the design feel overly bright or busy. Use it as an accent for calls to action, logos, packaging, or fashion details.
Is #dd3699 warm or cool?
#dd3699 reads as a warm pink because its red-led magenta bias feels more energetic and expressive than a blue-based pink, while retaining enough lightness to avoid feeling heavy or overly dark. It suits bold accents where you want a lively, attention-seeking mood.
Is #dd3699 readable on white or black?
#dd3699 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.