#DE318C Color Meaning and Information

#DE318C Color Information

#DE318C RGB value is (222, 49, 140). The hex color red value is 222, green is 49, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 328°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 37 percent, 13percent.

#DE318C

rgb(222, 49, 140)

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#DE318C Color Meaning

color #DE318C signifies flamboyant passion, unapologetic femininity, and electric romance. #DE318C bright, pinkish-red is intense and saturated, suggesting exotic flowers, vibrant nightlife, and bold fashion statements. Psychologically, Color #DE318C stimulates extroverted expression, confident sensuality, and a playful yet powerful form of emotional display. #DE318C culturally references 1980s aesthetics, tropical birds, and the packaging of luxury cosmetics. Spiritually, #DE318C color represents the joy of bold emotion, love expressed with exuberance, and a spirit that refuses to be muted, acting as a celebration of vibrant, self-assured feeling.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE318C 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

#DE318C

RGB

rgb(222, 49, 140)

HSL

hsl(328°, 72%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 37%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(328°, 78%, 87%)

XYZ

35.9561 19.6197 26.7028

Yxy

19.6197 0.4370 0.2385

Hunter Lab

44.2941 7.1276 -0.6972

CIE-Lab

51.4044 71.0801 -8.9733

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)

87%

Green49 / 255 (19%)

19%

Blue140 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#DE318C 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

#DE318C 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 #DE318C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#DE318C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.26:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.26:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.26:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE318C 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

#DE318C

protanopia

#939276

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE318C;

Text Color

color: #DE318C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE318C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE318C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE318C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE318C 0%, #891653 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DE318C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.