Color #DA63F4 Color / Colour Code #DA63F4
This page shows the hex color code for color #da63f4 (#DA63F4). The colour is a purple tone with 87% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DA63F4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DA63F4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 259, 289, and 319 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 289, 49, and 169 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DA63F4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 289 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 289 to 334 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 289 with its complement at 109 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 #DA63F4
Lightness variations at hue 289 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DA63F4
Design Use Cases for #DA63F4
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #DA63F4 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #DA63F4 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
#DA63F4 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 289). 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 #DA63F4 (hue 289) to its complement at hue 109. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 319. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #da63f4, #7cf462);
CSS Code for #DA63F4
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About Color #DA63F4 (#DA63F4)
#DA63F4 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 99 green, and 244 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 289 degrees with 87% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DA63F4 is 151/255 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 11% cyan, 59% magenta, 0% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DA63F4 against white is 2.97:1 and against black is 7.07:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.07:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7CF462 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DA63F4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9062F4 and #F462C6, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DA63F4?
- #DA63F4 is Color #DA63F4, a purple color (colour) with RGB(218, 99, 244), HSL(289, 87%, 67%), and CMYK(11%, 59%, 0%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 151/255.
- Is #DA63F4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DA63F4 has a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.07:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DA63F4?
- The complementary colour is #7CF462 (hue 109). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9062F4 and #F462C6. The triadic palette adds #F4D962 and #62F4D9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DA63F4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #da63f4; or rgb(218, 99, 244); or hsl(289, 87%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 289 87% 67%; 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.