Color swatch image showing #DE4C8C with RGB(222,76,140) values

#DE4C8C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE4C8C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE4C8C Color Information

#DE4C8C RGB value is (222, 76, 140). The hex color red value is 222, green is 76, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 334°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 66 percent, 37 percent, 13 percent.

#DE4C8C color swatch
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#DE4C8C Color Meaning

Color #DE4C8C expresses emotional intelligence and refined expression. #DE4C8C pink leaning violet feels personal without being fragile. Therefore, color #DE4C8C communicates sensitivity paired with confidence. From a psychological view, color #DE4C8C supports empathy and creative articulation. #DE4C8C encourages connection while preserving boundaries. Lifestyle and wellness spaces often use color #DE4C8C to foster trust. Symbolically, color #DE4C8C connects to romance, emotional nuance, and modern femininity. #DE4C8C reflects self expression shaped by experience. On a spiritual level, color #DE4C8C represents compassionate awareness and balanced emotional insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE4C8C 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
#DE4C8C
RGB
rgb(222, 76, 140)
HSL
hsl(334°, 69%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 66%, 37%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(334°, 66%, 87%)
XYZ
37.4423 22.5919 27.1982
Yxy
22.5919 0.4292 0.2590
Hunter Lab
47.5309 7.0569 -0.3642
CIE-Lab
54.6495 62.0077 -4.1478

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE4C8C 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

#DE4C8C 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 #DE4C8C 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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#DE4C8C

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 #DE4C8C 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

#DE4C8C

protanopia

#9f9d7d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE4C8C;

Text Color

color: #DE4C8C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE4C8C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE4C8C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE4C8C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE4C8C 0%, #921b4f 100%);

#DE4C8C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE4C8C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.