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Pale Violet Red

Hex Code #DD697F

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DD697F, historically referred to as Pale Violet Red, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 87% red, 41% green, and 50% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 221, Green: 105, and Blue: 127. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DD697F. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 349°, a saturation of 63%, and a lightness index of 64%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 87%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DD697F into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)221, 105, 127
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)349°, 63%, 64%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)349°, 52%, 87%
CSS Valuergb(221, 105, 127)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.28:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background6.4:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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Shades of Pale Violet Red

Tints of Pale Violet Red