Color #DB397A Color / Colour Code #DB397A
This page shows the hex color code for color #db397a (#DB397A). The colour is a pink tone with 69% saturation and 54% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DB397A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DB397A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 306, 336, and 6 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 336, 96, and 216 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DB397A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 336 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 336 to 21 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 336 with its complement at 156 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 #DB397A
Lightness variations at hue 336 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DB397A
Design Use Cases for #DB397A
Vibrant Brand Color
#DB397A has a strong 69% 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 54% lightness, #DB397A 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
#DB397A is in the pink range (hue 336). 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 #DB397A (hue 336) to its complement at hue 156. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 6. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #db397a, #39db9a);
CSS Code for #DB397A
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About Color #DB397A (#DB397A)
#DB397A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 57 green, and 122 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 336 degrees with 69% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DB397A is 113/255 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, 74% magenta, 44% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DB397A against white is 4.30:1 and against black is 4.88:1. 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 4.88:1.
The complementary colour #39DB9A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DB397A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB39CA and #DB4939, 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 #DB397A?
- #DB397A is Color #DB397A, a pink color (colour) with RGB(219, 57, 122), HSL(336, 69%, 54%), and CMYK(0%, 74%, 44%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #DB397A accessible for text?
- Against white, #DB397A has a contrast ratio of 4.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.88:1 (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 #DB397A?
- The complementary colour is #39DB9A (hue 156). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB39CA and #DB4939. The triadic palette adds #7ADB39 and #397ADB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DB397A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #db397a; or rgb(219, 57, 122); or hsl(336, 69%, 54%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 336 69% 54%; 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.