Color swatch image showing #D36E78 with RGB(211,110,120) values

#D36E78 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D36E78 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D36E78 Color Information

#D36E78 RGB value is (211, 110, 120). The hex color red value is 211, green is 110, and blue is 120. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 43 percent, 17 percent.

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#D36E78 Color Meaning

Color #D36E78 expresses tender resilience, lived-in warmth, and softened intensity. #D36E78 dusty rose-red avoids both pastel innocence and neon boldness—instead, #D36E78 feels like a memory of passion. Psychologically, color #D36E78 soothes while still engaging; #D36E78’s emotionally available without demanding response. Designers use #D36E78 in wellness branding, ceramic tableware, and heritage textiles where care is shown through consistency, not performance. Culturally, #D36E78 aligns with “quiet femininity”—strength expressed through endurance, not spectacle. Spiritually, #D36E78 symbolizes healing that leaves a trace: scars that add character, not shame. Use color #D36E78 when your message honors emotion that has been tested, not just felt.

Color Conversion

Convert #D36E78 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D36E78
RGB
rgb(211, 110, 120)
HSL
hsl(354°, 53%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 43%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 48%, 83%)
XYZ
35.8301 26.3568 20.9682
Yxy
26.3568 0.4309 0.3170
Hunter Lab
51.3389 5.1447 1.1697
CIE-Lab
58.3742 40.6149 12.7362

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green110 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue120 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#D36E78 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D36E78 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D36E78 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#D36E78

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D36E78 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#D36E78

protanopia

#a7a676

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D36E78;

Text Color

color: #D36E78;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D36E78;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D36E7840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D36E78;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D36E78 0%, #8f2c36 100%);

#D36E78 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D36E78 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.