Pink color · XKCD survey name
Pale Magenta Color Code: #D767AD
Pale Magenta is a medium-light, rich rose color with the hexadecimal value #D767AD. In RGB it is 215, 103, 173 and in HSL it is 323°, 58%, 62%. Black text reads best on it (6.43:1 contrast).
Pale Magenta color values
#D767AD
rgb(215, 103, 173)
hsl(323, 58%, 62%)
323, 52%, 84%
hwb(323 40% 16%)
0%, 52%, 20%, 16%
14116781
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Pale Magenta?
“Pale Magenta” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 323° places it in the rose part of the color wheel, with 58% saturation (rich) and 62% lightness (medium-light). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 42% of them and more saturated than 23% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.272, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Pale Magenta counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 62% and its relative luminance is 0.272. Black text reads best on it (6.43:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Pale Magenta
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.26:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 6.43:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Pale Magenta
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Pale Magenta
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Pale Magenta
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.43:1 contrast with black)
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
- Illustrations and stickers
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
Use Pale Magenta in CSS
:root {
--color-pale-magenta: #D767AD;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-pale-magenta);
background-color: #D767AD;
border: 2px solid #D767AD;
}Questions about Pale Magenta
What is the HEX code for Pale Magenta?
Pale Magenta is #D767AD.
What is the RGB value of Pale Magenta?
The RGB value of Pale Magenta is 215, 103, 173: 215 red, 103 green and 173 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(215, 103, 173) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Pale Magenta?
The HSL value of Pale Magenta is 323°, 58%, 62% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(323, 58%, 62%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Pale Magenta?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 52%, Y 20%, K 16%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Pale Magenta a light or dark color?
Pale Magenta counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 62% and its relative luminance is 0.272. Black text reads best on it (6.43:1 contrast).
How does Pale Magenta look with white text?
White text on Pale Magenta has a contrast ratio of 3.26:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Pale Magenta look with black text?
Black text on Pale Magenta has a contrast ratio of 6.43:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Pale Magenta?
Dark Mint is its complementary color, and Orchid sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Pale Magenta be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.43:1 contrast with black); large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough; lifestyle, beauty and event design.
How do I use Pale Magenta in CSS?
Use color: #D767AD; for text, background-color: #D767AD; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-pale-magenta: #D767AD; and reuse it with var(--color-pale-magenta).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.