Color #DF117D Color / Colour Code #DF117D
This page shows the hex color code for color #df117d (#DF117D). The colour is a pink tone with 86% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF117D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF117D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 299, 329, and 359 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 329, 89, and 209 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF117D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 329 and saturation at 86%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 329 to 14 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 329 with its complement at 149 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 #DF117D
Lightness variations at hue 329 and 86% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF117D
Design Use Cases for #DF117D
High-Impact Accent
With 86% saturation, #DF117D 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 47% lightness, #DF117D 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
#DF117D is in the pink range (hue 329). 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 #DF117D (hue 329) to its complement at hue 149. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 359. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df117d, #11df74);
CSS Code for #DF117D
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DF117D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DF117D (#DF117D)
#DF117D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 17 green, and 125 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 13.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 329 degrees with 86% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF117D is 91/255 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, 92% magenta, 44% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF117D against white is 4.65:1 and against black is 4.51:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 33% lightness.
The complementary colour #11DF74 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF117D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB11DF and #DF1114, 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 #DF117D?
- #DF117D is Color #DF117D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(223, 17, 125), HSL(329, 86%, 47%), and CMYK(0%, 92%, 44%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 91/255.
- Is #DF117D accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF117D has a contrast ratio of 4.65:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.51:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DF117D?
- The complementary colour is #11DF74 (hue 149). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB11DF and #DF1114. The triadic palette adds #7BDF11 and #117BDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF117D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df117d; or rgb(223, 17, 125); or hsl(329, 86%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 329 86% 47%; 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.