Home /Colors /#D888E2
#D888E2#D888E2

#D888E2 color code is #D888E2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d888e2.

ShadesTints
Preview
Text on White
White on Color
ShareSave to PinterestTweet

Explore #D888E2

#D888E2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D888E2 is 0.3770. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.46:1 against white and 8.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D888E2 on white2.46:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D888E2 on black8.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D888E22.46:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D888E28.54:1AAA

#D888E2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D888E2?+
The hex code for #D888E2 is #D888E2. In RGB it's rgb(216, 136, 226), and in HSL it's hsl(293, 61%, 71%).
What is the RGB value of #D888E2?+
#D888E2 in RGB is (216, 136, 226). Written in CSS: rgb(216, 136, 226).
What is the CMYK value of #D888E2?+
#D888E2 converts to CMYK(4%, 40%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D888E2.
Is #d888e2 a warm or cool color?+
#D888E2 (#D888E2) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 293° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d888e2 belong to?+
#D888E2 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 293°, 61%, 71% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #d888e2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D888E2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.46:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #d888e2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D888E2 (#D888E2) is 3422 C Soft Magenta, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D888E2 in design

Practical guidance for using #d888e2 (#D888E2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D888E2 (#D888E2) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D888E2 (#D888E2) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#D888E2 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#D888E2 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.