#DF169C Color
#DF169C is rgb(223, 22, 156) in RGB, hsl(320, 82%, 48%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 90%, 30%, 13%) in CMYK. It has no registered color name of its own — the closest is Frostbite (#E936A7), clearly related but distinguishable side by side at ΔE 5.45. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#DF169Crgb(223, 22, 156)hsl(320, 82%, 48%)hsv(320, 90%, 87%)cmyk(0%, 90%, 30%, 13%)oklch(60.4% 0.246 347.5)lab(50.70% 76.64 -19.06)lch(50.70% 78.97 346.03)What #DF169C 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 #DF169C, ordered by CIE76 distance in CIELAB. Anything under about ΔE 2 is a difference most people cannot see.
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#DF169C Channel Values
How #DF169C 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 223 · G 22 · B 156 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 320° · S 82% · L 48% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 320° · S 90% · V 87% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 90% · Y 30% · K 13% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 4.44:1 vs white · 4.73:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a #DF169C 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 #DF169C
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite #DF169C; 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 #DF169C
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 #DF169C 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.
#DF169C#66669B#A5519C#898998#B26D99#D93E3E#DC3370#787878Using #DF169C in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--color-df169c: #DF169C;background-color: #DF169C;colors: { 'color-df169c': '#DF169C' }Color(red: 0.875, green: 0.086, blue: 0.612)<color name="color_df169c">#DF169C</color>fill="#DF169C"More Pink Colors
#DF169C sits in the pink family. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#DF169C Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DF169C?
#DF169C is a mid-tone pink — rgb(223, 22, 156) in RGB and hsl(320, 82%, 48%) in HSL. It carries no registered color name of its own; the closest named color is Frostbite (#E936A7), which is clearly related but distinguishable side by side at a CIE76 distance of 5.45.
What is the RGB value of #DF169C?
#DF169C is rgb(223, 22, 156) — red 223, green 22, and blue 156 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #DF169C?
#DF169C converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 90%, 30%, 13%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #DF169C be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #DF169C scores 4.44:1 against white and 4.73:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #DF169C as a CSS color keyword?
No. #DF169C 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 mediumvioletred (#C71585) at a CIE76 distance of 10.27, which is visibly different.
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