#DD44B2 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #dd44b2 is a bright magenta with warm pink-red undertones. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, cosmetic packaging, fashion, and nightlife graphics. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. The #dd44b2 hex code also supports black text at about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #dd44b2
What is #dd44b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd44b2 is rgb(221, 68, 178), in HSL hsl(317, 69%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 19%, 13%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dd44b2?
Pair #dd44b2 with navy or charcoal for a grounded contrast, then add pale pink or soft cream to temper its intensity. These combinations preserve its punch while giving layouts clearer hierarchy.
Is #dd44b2 readable on white or black?
#dd44b2 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.