Color #DE59BF Color / Colour Code #DE59BF
This page shows the hex color code for color #de59bf (#DE59BF). The colour is a purple tone with 67% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DE59BF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DE59BF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 284, 314, and 344 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 314, 74, and 194 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DE59BF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 314 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 314 to 359 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 314 with its complement at 134 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 #DE59BF
Lightness variations at hue 314 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DE59BF
Design Use Cases for #DE59BF
Vibrant Brand Color
#DE59BF has a strong 67% 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 61% lightness, #DE59BF 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
#DE59BF falls in the purple spectrum (hue 314). 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 #DE59BF (hue 314) to its complement at hue 134. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 344. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #de59bf, #59de78);
CSS Code for #DE59BF
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About Color #DE59BF (#DE59BF)
#DE59BF is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 89 green, and 191 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 314 degrees with 67% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DE59BF is 140/255 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, 60% magenta, 14% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DE59BF against white is 3.34:1 and against black is 6.29:1. 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 6.29:1.
The complementary colour #59DE78 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DE59BF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB59DE and #DE597C, 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 #DE59BF?
- #DE59BF is Color #DE59BF, a purple color (colour) with RGB(222, 89, 191), HSL(314, 67%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 60%, 14%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 140/255.
- Is #DE59BF accessible for text?
- Against white, #DE59BF has a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.29:1 (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 #DE59BF?
- The complementary colour is #59DE78 (hue 134). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB59DE and #DE597C. The triadic palette adds #BFDE59 and #59BFDE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DE59BF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #de59bf; or rgb(222, 89, 191); or hsl(314, 67%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 314 67% 61%; 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.