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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE179F — Rose
#DE179F is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 319° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #DE179F
- fef1fa
- f9c7e9
- f59cd9
- f072c8
- ec47b8
- e71da7
- c1148a
- 96106c
- 6c0b4d
- 42072f
- 170211
Color schemes using #DE179F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DE179F FAQ
What color is #DE179F?
#DE179F is a shade of rose in the pink family. It has a hue of 319 degrees, 81% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE179F?
#DE179F is rgb(222, 23, 159) in RGB, hsl(319, 81%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 90%, 28%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE179F?
White text on this background reaches 4.44:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.73:1.
What colors go well with #DE179F?
Its direct complement is #17DE56. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CDE17 and #17DEB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.