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#DF73E4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF73E4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF73E4 Color Information

#DF73E4 RGB value is (223, 115, 228). The hex color red value is 223, green is 115, and blue is 228. Its HSL format shows a hue of 297°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 50 percent, 0 percent, 11percent.

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#DF73E4 Color Meaning

Color #DF73E4 blends floral delicacy with electric confidence. #DF73E4 mid-saturated purple-pink avoids the infantilization of pastels and the austerity of royal purples, landing instead in a space of playful sophistication. Color #DF73E4 suggests imagination with structure—ideal for creative tech, wellness, and inclusive branding. Studies on gender-neutral color perception reveal that hues like color #DF73E4 score high in cross-demographic appeal, especially among Gen Z and millennial audiences seeking authenticity over tradition. Its balance of red and blue wavelengths creates a chromatic tension that feels both warm and cool—emotionally resonant yet mentally clear. Historically tied to rare blooms and Victorian parlors, modern color #DF73E4 reclaims its legacy as a symbol of unconventional beauty. #DF73E4 appears in LGBTQ+ advocacy, mental health campaigns, and avant-garde fashion precisely because #DF73E4 defies binary expectations. Visually, #DF73E4 pairs powerfully with slate grays or deep teals to anchor its vibrancy in credibility.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF73E4 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
#DF73E4
RGB
rgb(223, 115, 228)
HSL
hsl(297°, 68%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 50%, 0%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(297°, 50%, 89%)
XYZ
50.5658 33.5509 77.2096
Yxy
33.5509 0.3134 0.2080
Hunter Lab
57.9231 10.0577 -6.9451
CIE-Lab
64.6045 57.7108 -39.3743

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue228 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#DF73E4 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

#DF73E4 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 #DF73E4 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF73E4 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

#DF73E4

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF73E4;

Text Color

color: #DF73E4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF73E4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF73E440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF73E4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF73E4 0%, #a020a6 100%);

#DF73E4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF73E4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.