#DD82DA Hex Color
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Like an orchid petal lit from behind, #dd82da is a bright magenta with a soft, almost pastel finish. Its high lightness keeps it sweet rather than harsh, which makes it a strong accent or call to action rather than a full background. It pairs well with deep navy, and black text on this hex code hits about 8.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #dd82da
What is #dd82da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd82da is rgb(221, 130, 218), in HSL hsl(302, 57%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 1%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd82da?
Deep navy and dark teal ground its sweetness, while charcoal makes it read more grown-up. Skip pale pinks and plain white backgrounds, which wash out its brightness and blunt its pop.
Is #dd82da readable on white or black?
#dd82da has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.