#DBA8CC

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Thistle.

About #DBA8CC

The precise color #DBA8CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Thistle. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 168, and 204.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 7% yellow, and 14% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DBA8CC
RGB219, 168, 204
HSL317.6°, 41.5%, 75.9%
CMYK0%, 23%, 7%, 14%
HSV317.6°, 23.3%, 85.9%
LAB74.5, 24.5, -11.1
XYZ54.1, 47.4, 63.4
Decimal14395596

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.00:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.48:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.91:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.91:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DBA8CC; }
.text-color { color: #DBA8CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DBA8CC; }

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