Color swatch image showing #D7838C with RGB(215,131,140) values
Color swatch image showing #D7838C with RGB(215,131,140) values

#D7838C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D7838C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D7838C Color Information

#D7838C RGB value is (215, 131, 140). The hex color red value is 215, green is 131, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 39 percent, 35 percent, 16 percent.

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#D7838C Color Meaning

Color #D7838C conveys delicate warmth, tender energy, and approachable elegance. #D7838C soft pinkish-red color #D7838C evokes flowering blossoms, gentle sunsets, and refined charm. Psychologically, #D7838C encourages emotional openness, social receptivity, and creative expression, promoting both optimism and subtle confidence. Culturally, color #D7838C is widely used in fashion, lifestyle design, and decorative arts, symbolizing romance, grace, and playful sophistication. Spiritually, #D7838C channels heart-centered awareness, compassion, and emotional balance, fostering gentle personal growth and harmonious connection. Its muted yet vibrant tone bridges energy with tranquility.

Color Conversion

Convert #D7838C 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
#D7838C
RGB
rgb(215, 131, 140)
HSL
hsl(354°, 51%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 39%, 35%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 39%, 84%)
XYZ
40.8743 32.5731 28.9439
Yxy
32.5731 0.3992 0.3181
Hunter Lab
57.0728 5.2608 1.0973
CIE-Lab
63.8138 33.3797 9.0135

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D7838C 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

#D7838C 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 #D7838C 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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#D7838C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D7838C 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

#D7838C

protanopia

#b3b28a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D7838C;

Text Color

color: #D7838C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D7838C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D7838C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D7838C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D7838C 0%, #98313b 100%);

#D7838C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D7838C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.