Color swatch image showing #DE6F9F with RGB(222,111,159) values

#DE6F9F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE6F9F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE6F9F Color Information

#DE6F9F RGB value is (222, 111, 159). The hex color red value is 222, green is 111, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 334°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 28 percent, 13 percent.

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#DE6F9F Color Meaning

Color #DE6F9F embodies romantic energy, creative vitality, and approachable warmth. #DE6F9F medium pink with subtle magenta undertones encourages emotional expression, social engagement, and imaginative play. Color #DE6F9F psychologically fosters empathy, joy, and playful interaction. Culturally, color #DE6F9F is tied to femininity, celebration, and charm in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism associates #DE6F9F with love, vitality, and nurturing energy. Fengshui interprets #DE6F9F vibrant pink as stimulating, yet emotionally supportive, promoting harmony in shared spaces or creative studios. Spiritually, color #DE6F9F resonates with the Heart Chakra, enhancing emotional connection, compassion, and expressive courage. Designers use #DE6F9F vivid shade in interiors, fashion, and branding where energetic warmth and visual engagement are desired. Its medium-bright saturation ensures lively yet approachable color presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE6F9F 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
#DE6F9F
RGB
rgb(222, 111, 159)
HSL
hsl(334°, 63%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 28%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(334°, 50%, 87%)
XYZ
42.0666 29.4017 36.2588
Yxy
29.4017 0.3905 0.2729
Hunter Lab
54.2233 7.1187 -0.6785
CIE-Lab
61.1345 48.5630 -5.6365

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green111 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE6F9F 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

#DE6F9F 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 #DE6F9F 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE6F9F 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

#DE6F9F

protanopia

#aead93

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE6F9F;

Text Color

color: #DE6F9F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE6F9F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE6F9F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE6F9F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE6F9F 0%, #9d2458 100%);

#DE6F9F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE6F9F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.