#D256C1 Color
#D256C1 is rgb(210, 86, 193) in RGB, hsl(308, 58%, 58%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 59%, 8%, 18%) in CMYK. It has no registered color name of its own — the closest is Brilliant Rose (#E667CE), clearly related but distinguishable side by side at ΔE 6.73. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#D256C1rgb(210, 86, 193)hsl(308, 58%, 58%)hsv(308, 59%, 82%)cmyk(0%, 59%, 8%, 18%)oklch(64.9% 0.199 333.3)lab(56.33% 58.99 -32.25)lch(56.33% 67.23 331.33)What #D256C1 Is Called
Most hex codes have no name: there are 16.7 million of them and a few thousand registered names. These are the named colors nearest to #D256C1, ordered by CIE76 distance in CIELAB. Anything under about ΔE 2 is a difference most people cannot see.
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#D256C1 Channel Values
How #D256C1 breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 210 · G 86 · B 193 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 308° · S 58% · L 58% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 308° · S 59% · V 82% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 59% · Y 8% · K 18% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 3.59:1 vs white · 5.84:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a #D256C1 background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
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Colors That Go With #D256C1
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite #D256C1; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of #D256C1
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How #D256C1 Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
#D256C1#7878C1#A46CC1#8F8FBE#AE7CC0#CA6C6C#CD6495#878787Using #D256C1 in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--color-d256c1: #D256C1;background-color: #D256C1;colors: { 'color-d256c1': '#D256C1' }Color(red: 0.824, green: 0.337, blue: 0.757)<color name="color_d256c1">#D256C1</color>fill="#D256C1"More Pink Colors
#D256C1 sits in the pink family. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#D256C1 Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D256C1?
#D256C1 is a mid-tone pink — rgb(210, 86, 193) in RGB and hsl(308, 58%, 58%) in HSL. It carries no registered color name of its own; the closest named color is Brilliant Rose (#E667CE), which is clearly related but distinguishable side by side at a CIE76 distance of 6.73.
What is the RGB value of #D256C1?
#D256C1 is rgb(210, 86, 193) — red 210, green 86, and blue 193 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #D256C1?
#D256C1 converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 59%, 8%, 18%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #D256C1 be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #D256C1 scores 3.59:1 against white and 5.84:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #D256C1 as a CSS color keyword?
No. #D256C1 is not one of the CSS color keywords, so it has to be written as a hex, rgb() or hsl() value. The closest keyword is orchid (#DA70D6) at a CIE76 distance of 9.35, which is clearly related but distinguishable side by side.
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