Color #D950CA Color / Colour Code #D950CA
This page shows the hex color code for color #d950ca (#D950CA). The colour is a purple tone with 64% saturation and 58% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D950CA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D950CA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 277, 307, and 337 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 307, 67, and 187 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D950CA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 307 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 307 to 352 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 307 with its complement at 127 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #D950CA
Lightness variations at hue 307 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D950CA
Design Use Cases for #D950CA
Vibrant Brand Color
#D950CA has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 58% lightness, #D950CA has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#D950CA falls in the purple spectrum (hue 307). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #D950CA (hue 307) to its complement at hue 127. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 337. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d950ca, #4fd85f);
CSS Code for #D950CA
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About Color #D950CA (#D950CA)
#D950CA is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 217 red, 80 green, and 202 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 307 degrees with 64% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D950CA is 135/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 63% magenta, 7% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D950CA against white is 3.53:1 and against black is 5.95:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.95:1.
The complementary colour #4FD85F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D950CA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A44FD8 and #D84F84, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #D950CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D950CA?
- #D950CA is Color #D950CA, a purple color (colour) with RGB(217, 80, 202), HSL(307, 64%, 58%), and CMYK(0%, 63%, 7%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 135/255.
- Is #D950CA accessible for text?
- Against white, #D950CA has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.95:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D950CA?
- The complementary colour is #4FD85F (hue 127). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A44FD8 and #D84F84. The triadic palette adds #C8D84F and #4FC8D8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D950CA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d950ca; or rgb(217, 80, 202); or hsl(307, 64%, 58%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 307 64% 58%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.