Color swatch image showing Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) with RGB(222,76,138) values

Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) Color Information

Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) RGB value is (222, 76, 138). The hex color red value is 222, green is 76, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 335°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 66 percent, 38 percent, 13 percent.

Heather Violet
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rgb(222, 76, 138)
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Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) Color Meaning

Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) expresses emotional intelligence and refined expression. This pink leaning violet feels personal without being fragile. Therefore, Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) communicates sensitivity paired with confidence. From a psychological view, Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) supports empathy and creative articulation. It encourages connection while preserving boundaries. Lifestyle and wellness spaces often use Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) to foster trust. Symbolically, Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) connects to romance, emotional nuance, and modern femininity. It reflects self expression shaped by experience. On a spiritual level, Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) represents compassionate awareness and balanced emotional insight.

Color Conversion

Convert Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) 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
#DE4C8A
RGB
rgb(222, 76, 138)
HSL
hsl(335°, 69%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 66%, 38%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(335°, 66%, 87%)
XYZ
37.2961 22.5335 26.4284
Yxy
22.5335 0.4324 0.2612
Hunter Lab
47.4695 7.0077 -0.2649
CIE-Lab
54.5885 61.7931 -3.0533

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) 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

Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) 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 Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) 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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#DE4C8A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE4C8A 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

Heather Violet (#DE4C8A)

protanopia

#9f9d7b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE4C8A;

Text Color

color: #DE4C8A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE4C8A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE4C8A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE4C8A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE4C8A 0%, #921b4d 100%);

Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Heather Violet (#DE4C8A) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.