Color #DF628E Color / Colour Code #DF628E
This page shows the hex color code for color #df628e (#DF628E). The colour is a pink tone with 66% saturation and 63% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF628E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF628E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 309, 339, and 9 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 339, 99, and 219 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF628E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 339 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 339 to 24 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 339 with its complement at 159 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 #DF628E
Lightness variations at hue 339 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF628E
Design Use Cases for #DF628E
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF628E has a strong 66% 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 63% lightness, #DF628E 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
#DF628E is in the pink range (hue 339). 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 #DF628E (hue 339) to its complement at hue 159. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 9. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df628e, #62dfb3);
CSS Code for #DF628E
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About Color #DF628E (#DF628E)
#DF628E is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 98 green, and 142 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 339 degrees with 66% saturation and 63% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF628E 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, 56% magenta, 36% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF628E against white is 3.35:1 and against black is 6.28:1. 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 6.28:1.
The complementary colour #62DFB3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF628E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF62CC and #DF7562, 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 #DF628E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF628E?
- #DF628E is Color #DF628E, a pink color (colour) with RGB(223, 98, 142), HSL(339, 66%, 63%), and CMYK(0%, 56%, 36%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 140/255.
- Is #DF628E accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF628E has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.28:1 (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 #DF628E?
- The complementary colour is #62DFB3 (hue 159). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF62CC and #DF7562. The triadic palette adds #8EDF62 and #628EDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF628E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df628e; or rgb(223, 98, 142); or hsl(339, 66%, 63%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 339 66% 63%; 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.