Color swatch image showing #DB708F with RGB(219,112,143) values

#DB708F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DB708F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DB708F Color Information

#DB708F RGB value is (219, 112, 143). The hex color red value is 219, green is 112, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 35 percent, 14 percent.

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#DB708F Color Meaning

Color #DB708F embodies compassionate maturity, romantic durability, and softened passion. #DB708F recurring dusty pink-red-violet consistently communicates emotion that has been felt deeply and integrated over time. Psychologically, PaleVioletRed (#DB708F) comforts and connects, blending the warmth of affection with the wisdom of experience. #DB708F fosters empathetic understanding and a nurturing strength, speaking to a heart that remains tender but is no longer fragile. #DB708F color is emotionally resonant without being demanding, offering a sophisticated and sustainable form of love. Symbolically, PaleVioletRed (#DB708F) represents a scar that has healed into greater sensitivity, passion that has mellowed into devotion, and beauty that acknowledges its own history. #DB708F is the color of a cherished, oft-read love letter. Culturally, #DB708F carries a literary and vintage film quality, often associated with complex, empathetic characters of depth. In its role as a web color, PaleVioletRed (#DB708F) provides a specific, emotionally nuanced alternative to pure pinks or reds, allowing digital design to express a more mature form of sentiment.

Color Conversion

Convert #DB708F 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
#DB708F
RGB
rgb(219, 112, 143)
HSL
hsl(343°, 60%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 35%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 49%, 86%)
XYZ
39.9655 28.6316 29.4066
Yxy
28.6316 0.4078 0.2921
Hunter Lab
53.5085 6.3438 0.2789
CIE-Lab
60.4551 45.0389 2.5410

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red219 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green112 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#DB708F 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

#DB708F 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 #DB708F 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
#DB708F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DB708F 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

#DB708F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DB708F;

Text Color

color: #DB708F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DB708F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DB708F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DB708F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DB708F 0%, #9a2647 100%);

#DB708F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DB708F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.