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#D36E8A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D36E8A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D36E8A Color Information

#D36E8A RGB value is (211, 110, 138). The hex color red value is 211, green is 110, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 35 percent, 17percent.

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#D36E8A Color Meaning

Color #D36E8A suggests deeper emotional resonance, a more subdued and substantial expression of compassionate feeling. #D36E8A muted, medium pink-red-violet evokes dried roses or weathered velvet, indicating sentiment that is enduring, reflective, and somewhat nostalgic. Psychologically, PaleVioletRed3 (#D36E8A) is grounding and emotionally rich, fostering a sense of deep care, respectful empathy, and romantic memory. #D36E8A feels less immediate and more thoughtful than the brighter variants, offering comfort that comes from depth rather than novelty. #D36E8A color speaks of love that has roots. Culturally, PaleVioletRed3 (#D36E8A) appears in more traditional or formal designs where warmth needs to be conveyed with dignity and restraint, such as in certain heritage brands or academic contexts related to caregiving. Symbolically, #D36E8A represents compassionate wisdom, enduring affection, and the heart's quiet memory. In its web color series, PaleVioletRed3 (#D36E8A) provides crucial mid-range depth, allowing designers to create shaded, dimensional emotional landscapes with precision and consistency.

Color Conversion

Convert #D36E8A 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
#D36E8A
RGB
rgb(211, 110, 138)
HSL
hsl(343°, 53%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 35%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 48%, 83%)
XYZ
37.0273 26.8357 27.2730
Yxy
26.8357 0.4063 0.2945
Hunter Lab
51.8032 5.5486 0.2972
CIE-Lab
58.8220 42.6640 2.9307

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green110 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#D36E8A 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

#D36E8A 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 #D36E8A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D36E8A 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

#D36E8A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D36E8A;

Text Color

color: #D36E8A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D36E8A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D36E8A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D36E8A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D36E8A 0%, #8f2c48 100%);

#D36E8A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D36E8A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.