#DE648A Hex Color

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With its saturated, medium-light value, #de648a brings warm red and soft plum undertones to bold, energetic designs. The hex code #de648a suits small accents and supporting tones in calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and romance branding. Pair it with deep navy or warm cream. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.

Questions about #de648a

What is #de648a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de648a is rgb(222, 100, 138), in HSL hsl(341, 65%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 38%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de648a?
#de648a pairs well with deep navy for strong contrast and warm cream for a softer, inviting look; muted mauve or blush can extend its romantic palette without competing with the shade’s saturated rosy character.
Is #de648a a warm or cool color?
#de648a reads as a warm pink because its red component is stronger than its blue component, while soft plum undertones add depth; use it for energetic accents when you want warmth without a bright primary red.
Is #de648a readable on white or black?
#de648a has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.