#DF209F Color
#DF209F is rgb(223, 32, 159) in RGB, hsl(320, 75%, 50%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 86%, 29%, 13%) in CMYK. It has no registered color name of its own — the closest is Frostbite (#E936A7), very hard to tell apart at ΔE 4.46. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#DF209Frgb(223, 32, 159)hsl(320, 75%, 50%)hsv(320, 86%, 87%)cmyk(0%, 86%, 29%, 13%)oklch(60.9% 0.242 346.7)lab(51.33% 75.37 -19.88)lch(51.33% 77.95 345.22)What #DF209F 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 #DF209F, ordered by CIE76 distance in CIELAB. Anything under about ΔE 2 is a difference most people cannot see.
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#DF209F Channel Values
How #DF209F 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 32 · B 159 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 320° · S 75% · L 50% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 320° · S 86% · V 87% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 86% · Y 29% · K 13% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 4.33:1 vs white · 4.84:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a #DF209F 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 #DF209F
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite #DF209F; 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 #DF209F
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 #DF209F 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.
#DF209F#68689E#A5549F#8A8A9B#B26F9C#D94343#DC3873#797979Using #DF209F in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--color-df209f: #DF209F;background-color: #DF209F;colors: { 'color-df209f': '#DF209F' }Color(red: 0.875, green: 0.125, blue: 0.624)<color name="color_df209f">#DF209F</color>fill="#DF209F"More Pink Colors
#DF209F sits in the pink family. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#DF209F Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DF209F?
#DF209F is a mid-tone pink — rgb(223, 32, 159) in RGB and hsl(320, 75%, 50%) in HSL. It carries no registered color name of its own; the closest named color is Frostbite (#E936A7), which is very hard to tell apart at a CIE76 distance of 4.46.
What is the RGB value of #DF209F?
#DF209F is rgb(223, 32, 159) — red 223, green 32, and blue 159 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #DF209F?
#DF209F converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 86%, 29%, 13%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #DF209F be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #DF209F scores 4.33:1 against white and 4.84:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #DF209F as a CSS color keyword?
No. #DF209F 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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