#DD4F9D Hex Color
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The hex code #dd4f9d defines a saturated, medium-light pink with warm red and soft violet undertones. Its high chroma creates an energetic, attention-grabbing feel suited to calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and playful branding. Use it as a focused accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #dd4f9d
What is #dd4f9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd4f9d is rgb(221, 79, 157), in HSL hsl(327, 68%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 29%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd4f9d?
Is #dd4f9d warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#dd4f9d reads as a warm pink because its red component outweighs its blue while a violet undertone adds softness. Its saturated, energetic character suits playful branding, fashion, cosmetics, and focused accents more naturally than quiet, neutral backgrounds.
Is #dd4f9d readable on white or black?
#dd4f9d has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.