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Pale Violet Red#DB7093

Pale Violet Red color code is #DB7093. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with pale violet red.

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Pale Violet Red Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Pale Violet Red is 0.2875. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.11:1 against white and 6.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Pale Violet Red on white3.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Pale Violet Red on black6.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on Pale Violet Red3.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on Pale Violet Red6.75:1AA

Pale Violet Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Pale Violet Red?+
The hex code for Pale Violet Red is #DB7093. In RGB it's rgb(219, 112, 147), and in HSL it's hsl(340, 60%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of Pale Violet Red?+
Pale Violet Red in RGB is (219, 112, 147). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 112, 147).
What is the CMYK value of Pale Violet Red?+
Pale Violet Red converts to CMYK(0%, 49%, 33%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DB7093.
Is pale violet red a warm or cool color?+
Pale Violet Red (#DB7093) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 340° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does pale violet red belong to?+
Pale Violet Red belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 340°, 60%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is pale violet red accessible for body text on a white background?+
Pale Violet Red on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.11:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for pale violet red?+
The nearest Pantone match for Pale Violet Red (#DB7093) is 4406 C Rose Petal Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Pale Violet Red in design

Practical guidance for using pale violet red (#DB7093) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Pale Violet Red (#DB7093) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Pale Violet Red (#DB7093) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink 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

Pale Violet Red flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — pale violet red can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Pale Violet Red 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.