Color swatch image showing #DF00EE with RGB(223,0,238) values
Color swatch image showing #DF00EE with RGB(223,0,238) values

#DF00EE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF00EE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF00EE Color Information

#DF00EE RGB value is (223, 0, 238). The hex color red value is 223, green is 0, and blue is 238. Its HSL format shows a hue of 296°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#DF00EE Color Meaning

Color #DF00EE represents unrestrained creativity, high energy, and audacious self-expression. Its bright and pure tone commands attention, inspiring imaginative work and bold communication. Psychologically, color #DF00EE encourages spontaneity, enthusiasm, and emotional engagement. Culturally, #DF00EE color appears in pop culture, performance art, and bold fashion statements. Color #DF00EE serves as a focal point to energize visual compositions. Spiritually, #DF00EE symbolizes transformative insight, heart-centered courage, and empowerment. The color promotes openness to new experiences while fostering emotional authenticity.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF00EE 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
#DF00EE
RGB
rgb(223, 0, 238)
HSL
hsl(296°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 100%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(296°, 100%, 93%)
XYZ
45.8640 21.8610 82.6912
Yxy
21.8610 0.3049 0.1453
Hunter Lab
46.7557 10.9046 -8.1157
CIE-Lab
53.8792 90.9727 -61.9906

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue238 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#DF00EE 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

#DF00EE 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 #DF00EE 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
#DF00EE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF00EE 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

#DF00EE

protanopia

#7e7cb4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF00EE;

Text Color

color: #DF00EE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF00EE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF00EE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF00EE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF00EE 0%, #85008e 100%);

#DF00EE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF00EE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.