Color swatch image showing #DA70E0 with RGB(218,112,224) values

#DA70E0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DA70E0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DA70E0 Color Information

#DA70E0 RGB value is (218, 112, 224). The hex color red value is 218, green is 112, and blue is 224. Its HSL format shows a hue of 297°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 50 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent.

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#DA70E0 Color Meaning

Color #DA70E0 blends floral delicacy with electric confidence. #DA70E0 mid-saturated purple-pink avoids the infantilization of pastels and the austerity of royal purples, landing instead in a space of playful sophistication. Color #DA70E0 suggests imagination with structure—ideal for creative tech, wellness, and inclusive branding. Studies on gender-neutral color perception reveal that hues like color #DA70E0 score high in cross-demographic appeal, especially among Gen Z and millennial audiences seeking authenticity over tradition. Its balance of red and blue wavelengths creates a chromatic tension that feels both warm and cool—emotionally resonant yet mentally clear. Historically tied to rare blooms and Victorian parlors, modern color #DA70E0 reclaims its legacy as a symbol of unconventional beauty. #DA70E0 appears in LGBTQ+ advocacy, mental health campaigns, and avant-garde fashion precisely because #DA70E0 defies binary expectations. Visually, #DA70E0 pairs powerfully with slate grays or deep teals to anchor its vibrancy in credibility.

Color Conversion

Convert #DA70E0 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
#DA70E0
RGB
rgb(218, 112, 224)
HSL
hsl(297°, 64%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 50%, 0%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(297°, 50%, 88%)
XYZ
48.1622 31.8756 74.1352
Yxy
31.8756 0.3124 0.2068
Hunter Lab
56.4585 9.3775 -6.5614
CIE-Lab
63.2399 57.0687 -39.3276

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green112 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue224 / 255 (88%)
88%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#DA70E0 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

#DA70E0 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 #DA70E0 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.

#FFFFFF
#DA70E0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DA70E0 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

#DA70E0

protanopia

#acabc5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DA70E0;

Text Color

color: #DA70E0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DA70E0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DA70E040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DA70E0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DA70E0 0%, #9a23a0 100%);

#DA70E0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DA70E0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.