Color #DF587C Color / Colour Code #DF587C
This page shows the hex color code for color #df587c (#DF587C). The colour is a pink tone with 68% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF587C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF587C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 314, 344, and 14 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 344, 104, and 224 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF587C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 344 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 344 to 29 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 344 with its complement at 164 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 #DF587C
Lightness variations at hue 344 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF587C
Design Use Cases for #DF587C
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF587C has a strong 68% 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, #DF587C 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
#DF587C is in the pink range (hue 344). 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 #DF587C (hue 344) to its complement at hue 164. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 14. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df587c, #58dfbb);
CSS Code for #DF587C
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About Color #DF587C (#DF587C)
#DF587C is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 88 green, and 124 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 344 degrees with 68% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF587C is 132/255 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, 61% magenta, 44% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF587C against white is 3.61:1 and against black is 5.82:1. 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 5.82:1.
The complementary colour #58DFBB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF587C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF58C0 and #DF7758, 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 #DF587C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF587C?
- #DF587C is Color #DF587C, a pink color (colour) with RGB(223, 88, 124), HSL(344, 68%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 61%, 44%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 132/255.
- Is #DF587C accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF587C has a contrast ratio of 3.61:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.82:1 (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 #DF587C?
- The complementary colour is #58DFBB (hue 164). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF58C0 and #DF7758. The triadic palette adds #7CDF58 and #587CDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF587C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df587c; or rgb(223, 88, 124); or hsl(344, 68%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 344 68% 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.