Color #DC76BF Color / Colour Code #DC76BF
This page shows the hex color code for color #dc76bf (#DC76BF). The colour is a pink tone with 59% saturation and 66% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DC76BF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DC76BF 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 #DC76BF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 317 and saturation at 59%. 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 #DC76BF
Lightness variations at hue 317 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DC76BF
Design Use Cases for #DC76BF
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #DC76BF strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 66% lightness, #DC76BF 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
#DC76BF 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 #DC76BF (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, #dc76bf, #75db92);
CSS Code for #DC76BF
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About Color #DC76BF (#DC76BF)
#DC76BF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 118 green, and 191 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 317 degrees with 59% saturation and 66% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DC76BF is 157/255 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, 46% magenta, 13% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DC76BF against white is 2.84:1 and against black is 7.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #75DB92 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DC76BF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C575DB and #DB758B, 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 #DC76BF?
- #DC76BF is Color #DC76BF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(220, 118, 191), HSL(317, 59%, 66%), and CMYK(0%, 46%, 13%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 157/255.
- Is #DC76BF accessible for text?
- Against white, #DC76BF has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DC76BF?
- The complementary colour is #75DB92 (hue 137). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C575DB and #DB758B. The triadic palette adds #BEDB75 and #75BEDB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DC76BF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dc76bf; or rgb(220, 118, 191); or hsl(317, 59%, 66%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 317 59% 66%; 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.