Color swatch image showing #DF73EC with RGB(223,115,236) values

#DF73EC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF73EC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF73EC Color Information

#DF73EC RGB value is (223, 115, 236). The hex color red value is 223, green is 115, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 294°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 51 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#DF73EC Color Meaning

Color #DF73EC softens digital intensity into wearable vibrancy. Slightly desaturated from Orchid1 (#FF83FA), color #DF73EC reduces screen glare while maintaining emotional lift—ideal for social interfaces, wellness apps, and creative tools. Color #DF73EC feels energetic but not overwhelming. User studies show that color #DF73EC performs better than pure pink in cross-gender appeal, especially among non-binary and male users who reject infantilized hues. Color #DF73EC bridges playfulness and professionalism by balancing red’s warmth and blue’s calm. Color #DF73EC invites without demanding. In modern branding, #DF73EC appears in mental health platforms, podcasting tools, and collaborative software where approachability matters. Paired with warm gray or sage, color #DF73EC creates palettes that feel human-centered, not algorithmic. Color #DF73EC doesn’t shout—#DF73EC connects.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF73EC 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
#DF73EC
RGB
rgb(223, 115, 236)
HSL
hsl(294°, 76%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 51%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(294°, 51%, 93%)
XYZ
51.7025 34.0056 83.1956
Yxy
34.0056 0.3061 0.2013
Hunter Lab
58.3143 10.5076 -7.9358
CIE-Lab
64.9670 59.1617 -43.2441

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue236 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#DF73EC 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

#DF73EC 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 #DF73EC 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+)

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF73EC 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

#DF73EC

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF73EC;

Text Color

color: #DF73EC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF73EC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF73EC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF73EC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF73EC 0%, #a418b3 100%);

#DF73EC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF73EC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.