Color #DB009D Color / Colour Code #DB009D
This page shows the hex color code for color #db009d (#DB009D). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 43% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DB009D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DB009D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 287, 317, and 347 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 317, 77, and 197 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DB009D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 317 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 317 to 2 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 317 with its complement at 137 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 #DB009D
Lightness variations at hue 317 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DB009D
Design Use Cases for #DB009D
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #DB009D 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 43% lightness, #DB009D is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#DB009D is in the pink range (hue 317). 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 #DB009D (hue 317) to its complement at hue 137. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 347. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #db009d, #00db3e);
CSS Code for #DB009D
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DB009D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #DB009D across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DB009D (#DB009D)
#DB009D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 0 green, and 157 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 219.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 317 degrees with 100% saturation and 43% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DB009D is 83/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 28% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DB009D against white is 4.67:1 and against black is 4.50:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 30% lightness.
The complementary colour #00DB3E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DB009D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AC00DB and #DB0030, 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 #DB009D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DB009D?
- #DB009D is Color #DB009D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(219, 0, 157), HSL(317, 100%, 43%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 28%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 83/255.
- Is #DB009D accessible for text?
- Against white, #DB009D has a contrast ratio of 4.67:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.50:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DB009D?
- The complementary colour is #00DB3E (hue 137). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AC00DB and #DB0030. The triadic palette adds #9DDB00 and #009DDB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DB009D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #db009d; or rgb(219, 0, 157); or hsl(317, 100%, 43%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 317 100% 43%; 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.