Color #DF68BB Color / Colour Code #DF68BB
This page shows the hex color code for color #df68bb (#DF68BB). The colour is a pink tone with 65% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF68BB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF68BB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 288, 318, and 348 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 318, 78, and 198 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF68BB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 318 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 318 to 3 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 318 with its complement at 138 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 #DF68BB
Lightness variations at hue 318 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF68BB
Design Use Cases for #DF68BB
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF68BB has a strong 65% 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 64% lightness, #DF68BB 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
#DF68BB is in the pink range (hue 318). 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 #DF68BB (hue 318) to its complement at hue 138. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 348. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df68bb, #68df8b);
CSS Code for #DF68BB
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Colors visually similar to #DF68BB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DF68BB (#DF68BB)
#DF68BB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 104 green, and 187 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 318 degrees with 65% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF68BB is 149/255 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, 53% magenta, 16% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF68BB against white is 3.07:1 and against black is 6.84:1. 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 6.84:1.
The complementary colour #68DF8B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF68BB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C768DF and #DF687F, 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 #DF68BB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF68BB?
- #DF68BB is Color #DF68BB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(223, 104, 187), HSL(318, 65%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 53%, 16%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 149/255.
- Is #DF68BB accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF68BB has a contrast ratio of 3.07:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.84:1 (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 #DF68BB?
- The complementary colour is #68DF8B (hue 138). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C768DF and #DF687F. The triadic palette adds #BBDF68 and #68BBDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF68BB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df68bb; or rgb(223, 104, 187); or hsl(318, 65%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 318 65% 64%; 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.