Color swatch image showing #DE5D72 with RGB(222,93,114) values
Color swatch image showing #DE5D72 with RGB(222,93,114) values

#DE5D72 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE5D72 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE5D72 Color Information

#DE5D72 RGB value is (222, 93, 114). The hex color red value is 222, green is 93, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 49 percent, 13 percent.

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#DE5D72 Color Meaning

Color #DE5D72 conveys emotional vibrancy, gentle passion, and subtle warmth. Its soft reddish-pink tone evokes romantic energy and aesthetic charm. Psychologically, color #DE5D72 stimulates affectionate feelings, creative energy, and emotional openness. In design, color #DE5D72 works well in floral, romantic, or soft accent palettes, adding warmth and character. Symbolically, #DE5D72 embodies love, subtle intensity, and tender expression. Spiritually, color #DE5D72 encourages compassion, mindfulness, and gentle emotional awareness. Across cultures, #DE5D72 resonates with tender aesthetics, ceremonial softness, and heartfelt communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE5D72 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
#DE5D72
RGB
rgb(222, 93, 114)
HSL
hsl(350°, 66%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 49%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 58%, 87%)
XYZ
37.0758 24.5732 18.7086
Yxy
24.5732 0.4614 0.3058
Hunter Lab
49.5714 6.3230 1.1758
CIE-Lab
56.6572 52.1542 14.0833

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE5D72 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

#DE5D72 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 #DE5D72 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+)

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE5D72 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

#DE5D72

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE5D72;

Text Color

color: #DE5D72;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE5D72;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE5D7240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE5D72;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE5D72 0%, #991f34 100%);

#DE5D72 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE5D72 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.