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#DB9EDB color code is #DB9EDB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #db9edb.

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#DB9EDB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DB9EDB is 0.4463. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.12:1 against white and 9.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DB9EDB on white2.12:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DB9EDB on black9.93:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DB9EDB2.12:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DB9EDB9.93:1AAA

#DB9EDB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DB9EDB?+
The hex code for #DB9EDB is #DB9EDB. In RGB it's rgb(219, 158, 219), and in HSL it's hsl(300, 46%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #DB9EDB?+
#DB9EDB in RGB is (219, 158, 219). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 158, 219).
What is the CMYK value of #DB9EDB?+
#DB9EDB converts to CMYK(0%, 28%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DB9EDB.
Is #db9edb a warm or cool color?+
#DB9EDB (#DB9EDB) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #db9edb belong to?+
#DB9EDB belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 300°, 46%, 74% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #db9edb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DB9EDB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.12:1 — 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 #db9edb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DB9EDB (#DB9EDB) is 244 C Pantone 244 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DB9EDB in design

Practical guidance for using #db9edb (#DB9EDB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DB9EDB (#DB9EDB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DB9EDB (#DB9EDB) 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

#DB9EDB 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

#DB9EDB 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.