#DF309C Color
#DF309C is rgb(223, 48, 156) in RGB, hsl(323, 73%, 53%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 78%, 30%, 13%) in CMYK. It has no registered color name of its own — the closest is Frostbite (#E936A7), very hard to tell apart at ΔE 3.94. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#DF309Crgb(223, 48, 156)hsl(323, 73%, 53%)hsv(323, 78%, 87%)cmyk(0%, 78%, 30%, 13%)oklch(61.7% 0.229 348.4)lab(52.46% 71.74 -16.40)lch(52.46% 73.59 347.12)What #DF309C 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 #DF309C, ordered by CIE76 distance in CIELAB. Anything under about ΔE 2 is a difference most people cannot see.
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#DF309C Channel Values
How #DF309C 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 48 · B 156 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 323° · S 73% · L 53% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 323° · S 78% · V 87% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 78% · Y 30% · K 13% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 4.17:1 vs white · 5.04:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a #DF309C 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 #DF309C
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite #DF309C; 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 #DF309C
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 #DF309C 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.
#DF309C#6C6C9B#A75A9C#8C8C98#B37399#DA4A4A#DC4174#7C7C7CUsing #DF309C in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--color-df309c: #DF309C;background-color: #DF309C;colors: { 'color-df309c': '#DF309C' }Color(red: 0.875, green: 0.188, blue: 0.612)<color name="color_df309c">#DF309C</color>fill="#DF309C"More Pink Colors
#DF309C sits in the pink family. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#DF309C Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DF309C?
#DF309C is a mid-tone pink — rgb(223, 48, 156) in RGB and hsl(323, 73%, 53%) 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 3.94.
What is the RGB value of #DF309C?
#DF309C is rgb(223, 48, 156) — red 223, green 48, and blue 156 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #DF309C?
#DF309C converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 78%, 30%, 13%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #DF309C be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #DF309C scores 4.17:1 against white and 5.04:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #DF309C as a CSS color keyword?
No. #DF309C 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 7.95, which is clearly related but distinguishable side by side.
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