#DD9FF4 Hex Color
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Don’t mistake it for a shy pastel. #dd9ff4 is a light lavender with enough saturation to feel sparkling and cool, closer to candy than to dusk. It works best as an accent or highlight tone, since large fields can wash out next to white. Black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 10.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #dd9ff4.
Questions about #dd9ff4
What is #dd9ff4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9ff4 is rgb(221, 159, 244), in HSL hsl(284, 79%, 79%) and in CMYK 9%, 35%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #dd9ff4?
Pair #dd9ff4 with deep plum or forest green for rich contrast, or navy for a cooler, cleaner mix. Its high lightness means dark partners flatter it most.
Is #dd9ff4 readable on white or black?
#dd9ff4 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.