Color swatch image showing #DA70DF with RGB(218,112,223) values

#DA70DF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DA70DF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DA70DF Color Information

#DA70DF RGB value is (218, 112, 223). The hex color red value is 218, green is 112, and blue is 223. Its HSL format shows a hue of 297°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 50 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#DA70DF Color Meaning

Color #DA70DF blends floral delicacy with electric confidence. #DA70DF mid-saturated purple-pink avoids the infantilization of pastels and the austerity of royal purples, landing instead in a space of playful sophistication. Color #DA70DF suggests imagination with structure—ideal for creative tech, wellness, and inclusive branding. Studies on gender-neutral color perception reveal that hues like color #DA70DF 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 #DA70DF reclaims its legacy as a symbol of unconventional beauty. #DA70DF appears in LGBTQ+ advocacy, mental health campaigns, and avant-garde fashion precisely because #DA70DF defies binary expectations. Visually, #DA70DF pairs powerfully with slate grays or deep teals to anchor its vibrancy in credibility.

Color Conversion

Convert #DA70DF 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
#DA70DF
RGB
rgb(218, 112, 223)
HSL
hsl(297°, 63%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 50%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(297°, 50%, 87%)
XYZ
48.0269 31.8215 73.4229
Yxy
31.8215 0.3133 0.2076
Hunter Lab
56.4105 9.3256 -6.4472
CIE-Lab
63.1951 56.8885 -38.8396

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green112 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue223 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DA70DF 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

#DA70DF 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 #DA70DF 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
#DA70DF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DA70DF 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

#DA70DF

protanopia

#acabc4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DA70DF;

Text Color

color: #DA70DF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DA70DF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DA70DF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DA70DF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DA70DF 0%, #99249f 100%);

#DA70DF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DA70DF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.