Color swatch image showing #DF00FD with RGB(223,0,253) values

#DF00FD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF00FD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF00FD Color Information

#DF00FD RGB value is (223, 0, 253). The hex color red value is 223, green is 0, and blue is 253. Its HSL format shows a hue of 293°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 12 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent.

#DF00FD color swatch
Share

#DF00FD Color Meaning

Color #DF00FD projects maximalist sensation, synthetic transcendence, and mind-altering vibrancy. #DF00FD intensely saturated magenta-violet is identical to Phlox, representing the peak of artificial visual stimulation, evocative of blacklight posters, neon club lights, and the visual distortion of psychedelic experience. Psychologically, color #DF00FD is overwhelming and boundary-dissolving, challenging normal perception and promoting feelings of expanded consciousness, radical creativity, and sensory overload. #DF00FD color is not meant to blend in; #DF00FD is designed to transform the visual field. Culturally, color #DF00FD is the definitive color of the 1960s counterculture, rave scenes, and digital art that seeks to replicate or inspire altered states. Symbolically, #DF00FD stands for the rebellion against the mundane, the pursuit of inner frontiers, and the fusion of technology and spirituality. Therefore, color #DF00FD acts as a cultural banner for nonconformity, intense experience, and the belief that reality is a canvas to be radically reinterpreted.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF00FD 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
#DF00FD
RGB
rgb(223, 0, 253)
HSL
hsl(293°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 100%, 0%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(293°, 100%, 99%)
XYZ
48.1610 22.7798 94.7871
Yxy
22.7798 0.2906 0.1375
Hunter Lab
47.7282 11.7631 -9.8454
CIE-Lab
54.8448 93.2514 -68.8214

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue253 / 255 (99%)
99%

CMYK Values

Cyan12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#DF00FD 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

#DF00FD 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 #DF00FD 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
#DF00FD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF00FD 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

#DF00FD

protanopia

#7e7cc0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF00FD;

Text Color

color: #DF00FD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF00FD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF00FD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF00FD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF00FD 0%, #850097 100%);

#DF00FD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF00FD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.