Color swatch image showing #DF00FA with RGB(223,0,250) values

#DF00FA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF00FA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF00FA Color Information

#DF00FA RGB value is (223, 0, 250). The hex color red value is 223, green is 0, and blue is 250. Its HSL format shows a hue of 294°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent.

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#DF00FA Color Meaning

Color #DF00FA projects maximalist sensation, synthetic transcendence, and mind-altering vibrancy. #DF00FA intensely saturated magenta-violet is identical to Phlox, representing the peak of artificial visual stimulation, evocative of blacklight posters, neon club lights, and the visual distortion of psychedelic experience. Psychologically, color #DF00FA is overwhelming and boundary-dissolving, challenging normal perception and promoting feelings of expanded consciousness, radical creativity, and sensory overload. #DF00FA color is not meant to blend in; #DF00FA is designed to transform the visual field. Culturally, color #DF00FA is the definitive color of the 1960s counterculture, rave scenes, and digital art that seeks to replicate or inspire altered states. Symbolically, #DF00FA stands for the rebellion against the mundane, the pursuit of inner frontiers, and the fusion of technology and spirituality. Therefore, color #DF00FA acts as a cultural banner for nonconformity, intense experience, and the belief that reality is a canvas to be radically reinterpreted.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF00FA 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
#DF00FA
RGB
rgb(223, 0, 250)
HSL
hsl(294°, 100%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 100%, 0%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(294°, 100%, 98%)
XYZ
47.6867 22.5901 92.2894
Yxy
22.5901 0.2933 0.1390
Hunter Lab
47.5290 11.5841 -9.4834
CIE-Lab
54.6476 92.7886 -67.4691

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue250 / 255 (98%)
98%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#DF00FA 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

#DF00FA 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 #DF00FA 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
#DF00FA

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 #DF00FA 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

#DF00FA

protanopia

#7e7cbe

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF00FA;

Text Color

color: #DF00FA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF00FA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF00FA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF00FA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF00FA 0%, #850094 100%);

#DF00FA Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF00FA color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.