Color #DA4EAB Color / Colour Code #DA4EAB
This page shows the hex color code for color #da4eab (#DA4EAB). The colour is a pink tone with 65% saturation and 58% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DA4EAB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DA4EAB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 290, 320, and 350 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 320, 80, and 200 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DA4EAB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 320 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 320 to 5 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 320 with its complement at 140 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 #DA4EAB
Lightness variations at hue 320 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DA4EAB
Design Use Cases for #DA4EAB
Vibrant Brand Color
#DA4EAB has a strong 65% 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, #DA4EAB 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#DA4EAB is in the pink range (hue 320). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DA4EAB (hue 320) to its complement at hue 140. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 350. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #da4eab, #4eda7d);
CSS Code for #DA4EAB
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About Color #DA4EAB (#DA4EAB)
#DA4EAB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 78 green, and 171 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 320 degrees with 65% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DA4EAB is 130/255 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, 64% magenta, 22% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DA4EAB against white is 3.71:1 and against black is 5.66:1. 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 5.66:1.
The complementary colour #4EDA7D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DA4EAB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C24EDA and #DA4E65, 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 #DA4EAB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DA4EAB?
- #DA4EAB is Color #DA4EAB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(218, 78, 171), HSL(320, 65%, 58%), and CMYK(0%, 64%, 22%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 130/255.
- Is #DA4EAB accessible for text?
- Against white, #DA4EAB has a contrast ratio of 3.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.66:1 (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 #DA4EAB?
- The complementary colour is #4EDA7D (hue 140). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C24EDA and #DA4E65. The triadic palette adds #ABDA4E and #4EABDA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DA4EAB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #da4eab; or rgb(218, 78, 171); or hsl(320, 65%, 58%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 320 65% 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.