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#DAB5DE color code is #DAB5DE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dab5de.

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#DAB5DE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DAB5DE is 0.5323. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.80:1 against white and 11.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DAB5DE on white1.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DAB5DE on black11.65:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DAB5DE1.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DAB5DE11.65:1AAA

#DAB5DE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DAB5DE?+
The hex code for #DAB5DE is #DAB5DE. In RGB it's rgb(218, 181, 222), and in HSL it's hsl(294, 38%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #DAB5DE?+
#DAB5DE in RGB is (218, 181, 222). Written in CSS: rgb(218, 181, 222).
What is the CMYK value of #DAB5DE?+
#DAB5DE converts to CMYK(2%, 18%, 0%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DAB5DE.
Is #dab5de a warm or cool color?+
#DAB5DE (#DAB5DE) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 294° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dab5de belong to?+
#DAB5DE belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 294°, 38%, 79% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #dab5de accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DAB5DE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.8:1 — 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 #dab5de?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DAB5DE (#DAB5DE) is 4630 C Pastel Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DAB5DE in design

Practical guidance for using #dab5de (#DAB5DE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DAB5DE (#DAB5DE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DAB5DE (#DAB5DE) 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

#DAB5DE 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

#DAB5DE 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.