#DB8399

A light, moderate red closely aligning with Palevioletred.

About #DB8399

When working with digital screens, the color #DB8399 is rendered by mixing light. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Palevioletred. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(219, 131, 153).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 40% M, 30% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DB8399
RGB219, 131, 153
HSL345.0°, 55.0%, 68.6%
CMYK0%, 40%, 30%, 14%
HSV345.0°, 40.2%, 85.9%
LAB64.6, 36.5, 2.9
XYZ43.1, 33.6, 34.4
Decimal14386073

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.72:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DB8399; }
.text-color { color: #DB8399; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DB8399; }

Similar Colors

Palevioletred
#DB7093