Color swatch image showing #DE5D79 with RGB(222,93,121) values

#DE5D79 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE5D79 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE5D79 Color Information

#DE5D79 RGB value is (222, 93, 121). The hex color red value is 222, green is 93, and blue is 121. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 45 percent, 13 percent.

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#DE5D79 Color Meaning

Color #DE5D79 conveys emotional warmth, gentle expressiveness, and approachable energy. In color psychology, #DE5D79 promotes empathy, reflective engagement, and social openness. Across cultures and history, color #DE5D79 appears in textiles, art, and fashion, symbolizing sensitivity, charm, and subtle influence. From a spiritual perspective, color #DE5D79 embodies mindful emotional awareness, conscious expression, and balanced interaction. #DE5D79 encourages thoughtful communication and deliberate presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE5D79 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
#DE5D79
RGB
rgb(222, 93, 121)
HSL
hsl(347°, 66%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 45%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 58%, 87%)
XYZ
37.4897 24.7388 20.8883
Yxy
24.7388 0.4510 0.2976
Hunter Lab
49.7381 6.4629 0.8867
CIE-Lab
56.8200 52.8070 10.2035

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue121 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE5D79 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

#DE5D79 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 #DE5D79 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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#DE5D79

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE5D79 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

#DE5D79

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE5D79;

Text Color

color: #DE5D79;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE5D79;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE5D7940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE5D79;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE5D79 0%, #991f3a 100%);

#DE5D79 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE5D79 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.