#DE0497 Hex Color
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#de0497 is a hot, saturated pink with strong purple undertones. Its high saturation makes it loud and beaming, so it works best as an accent or call to action rather than a full background. White text passes contrast checks on it at about 4.6:1, enough for small body copy. The hex code #de0497 suits cosmetics, fashion, and pop culture graphics.
Questions about #de0497
What is #de0497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de0497 is rgb(222, 4, 151), in HSL hsl(320, 96%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 32%, 13%.
What text color works best on #de0497?
White text reads most clearly on #de0497, with a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text in white is safe. Dark text falls short and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #de0497?
Deep teal and dark forest green give #de0497 a rich, grounded contrast, while charcoal keeps it feeling modern and restrained. Skip soft pastels next to it, since they can look washed out against such a strong pink.
Is #de0497 readable on white or black?
#de0497 has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.