#DBA8E2

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Plum.

About #DBA8E2

The hex code #DBA8E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 168, and 226.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 3% cyan, 26% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DBA8E2
RGB219, 168, 226
HSL292.8°, 50.0%, 77.3%
CMYK3%, 26%, 0%, 11%
HSV292.8°, 25.7%, 88.6%
LAB75.2, 28.5, -22.0
XYZ56.9, 48.6, 78.3
Decimal14395618

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.96:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.71:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.87:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.11:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DBA8E2; }
.text-color { color: #DBA8E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DBA8E2; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD