#DD4688 Hex Color
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#dd4688 is a saturated pink with real heat, closer to magenta than candy pastel. The boldness comes from high saturation at a mid lightness, so it glows without tipping into neon. That intensity makes it better as an accent or call to action than a full background. It pairs well with deep navy or charcoal, and black text stays readable on it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #dd4688
What is #dd4688 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd4688 is rgb(221, 70, 136), in HSL hsl(334, 69%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 38%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd4688?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its intensity, while mustard or gold push it warmer. For softer palettes, try muted sage or warm cream instead of plain white, which can wash it out.
Is #dd4688 readable on white or black?
#dd4688 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.