#DD6490 Hex Color
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#dd6490 is a saturated, warm pink that demands attention. Because it is so vivid, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color. Pair it with deep charcoals to make the pink pop. It reads clearly enough for small text, but use it sparingly in UI design. If you need to tone down its intensity, learning how to make gray can help you create a complementary neutral palette.
Questions about #dd6490
What is #dd6490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd6490 is rgb(221, 100, 144), in HSL hsl(338, 64%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 35%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #dd6490 for UI design?
Use #dd6490 sparingly as a highlight against deep charcoal or near-black backgrounds to make the color pop without overpowering your interface. Because it is highly saturated, it works best as a button or call-to-action color rather than a primary fill.
Is #dd6490 readable on white or black?
#dd6490 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.