#DE699B Hex Color
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#de699b is a saturated, medium-light pink with warm rose and mauve undertones. Its vivid finish brings energy and charm to calls to action, cosmetic packaging, fashion, and romantic accents. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent beside navy or charcoal, since its brightness can overwhelm large backgrounds. This hex code supports readable black text at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #de699b
What is #de699b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de699b is rgb(222, 105, 155), in HSL hsl(334, 64%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 30%, 13%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #de699b?
Can black text be used on #de699b?
Yes, black text has about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against #de699b, which exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and makes this pink suitable for readable labels, buttons, and short interface copy.
Is #de699b readable on white or black?
#de699b has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.