Color swatch image showing #DF73ED with RGB(223,115,237) values
Color swatch image showing #DF73ED with RGB(223,115,237) values

#DF73ED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF73ED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF73ED Color Information

#DF73ED RGB value is (223, 115, 237). The hex color red value is 223, green is 115, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 293°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 51 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#DF73ED Color Meaning

Color #DF73ED softens digital intensity into wearable vibrancy. Slightly desaturated from Orchid1 (#FF83FA), color #DF73ED reduces screen glare while maintaining emotional lift—ideal for social interfaces, wellness apps, and creative tools. Color #DF73ED feels energetic but not overwhelming. User studies show that color #DF73ED performs better than pure pink in cross-gender appeal, especially among non-binary and male users who reject infantilized hues. Color #DF73ED bridges playfulness and professionalism by balancing red’s warmth and blue’s calm. Color #DF73ED invites without demanding. In modern branding, #DF73ED appears in mental health platforms, podcasting tools, and collaborative software where approachability matters. Paired with warm gray or sage, color #DF73ED creates palettes that feel human-centered, not algorithmic. Color #DF73ED doesn’t shout—#DF73ED connects.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF73ED 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
#DF73ED
RGB
rgb(223, 115, 237)
HSL
hsl(293°, 77%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 51%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(293°, 51%, 93%)
XYZ
51.8482 34.0639 83.9630
Yxy
34.0639 0.3052 0.2005
Hunter Lab
58.3643 10.5656 -8.0637
CIE-Lab
65.0132 59.3456 -43.7248

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#DF73ED 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

#DF73ED 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 #DF73ED 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
#DF73ED

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF73ED 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

#DF73ED

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF73ED;

Text Color

color: #DF73ED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF73ED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF73ED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF73ED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF73ED 0%, #a217b4 100%);

#DF73ED Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF73ED color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.