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#DBADE0 color code is #DBADE0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dbade0.

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#DBADE0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DBADE0 is 0.5033. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.90:1 against white and 11.07:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DBADE0 on white1.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DBADE0 on black11.07:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DBADE01.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DBADE011.07:1AAA

#DBADE0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DBADE0?+
The hex code for #DBADE0 is #DBADE0. In RGB it's rgb(219, 173, 224), and in HSL it's hsl(294, 45%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #DBADE0?+
#DBADE0 in RGB is (219, 173, 224). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 173, 224).
What is the CMYK value of #DBADE0?+
#DBADE0 converts to CMYK(2%, 23%, 0%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DBADE0.
Is #dbade0 a warm or cool color?+
#DBADE0 (#DBADE0) 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 #dbade0 belong to?+
#DBADE0 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 294°, 45%, 78% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #dbade0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DBADE0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.9:1 — 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 #dbade0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DBADE0 (#DBADE0) is 3414 C Light Lilac, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DBADE0 in design

Practical guidance for using #dbade0 (#DBADE0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DBADE0 (#DBADE0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DBADE0 (#DBADE0) 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

#DBADE0 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

#DBADE0 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.