#DD9EB6 Hex Color
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Soft as a strip of bubble gum, #dd9eb6 is a warm pastel pink with enough gray in it to keep things mellow. The hex code works best as a dominant background, where deep navy or plum accents give it some edge. Black text reads clearly on top, so it holds up in UI layouts too.
Questions about #dd9eb6
What is #dd9eb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9eb6 is rgb(221, 158, 182), in HSL hsl(337, 48%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 18%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd9eb6?
Deep navy and plum bring out its warmth, while a muted sage green makes an unexpected but balanced pairing. Avoid bright reds, which fight with its muted character.
Is #dd9eb6 readable on white or black?
#dd9eb6 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.