Information about #DE0278 color

#DE0278 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DE0278 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(222, 2, 120) — 87.1% red, 0.8% green, 47.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 86 / 40 / 13. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DE0278 presents itself as a pure, full-strength pink-red rose — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Purple (#E40078). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Mexican Pink (#E4007C) and Vivid Rose (#E70074).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(222, 2, 120)), which gives #DE0278 its character. If you plan to put text on a #DE0278 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. No one has named #DE0278 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#DE0278 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#DE0278 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #DE0278

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Red Purple color link
Red Purple

#E40078

Mexican Pink color link
Mexican Pink

#E4007C

Vivid Rose color link
Vivid Rose

#E70074

ULB pink color link
ULB pink

#D91175

Barbie Pink color link
Barbie Pink

#DA1884

Dogwood Rose color link
Dogwood Rose

#D71868

Vivid Cerise color link
Vivid Cerise

#DA1D81

Raspberry color link
Raspberry

#E30B5D

Ruby color link
Ruby

#E0115F

Flickr Pink color link
Flickr Pink

#FB0081

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DE0278
  • RGB222, 2, 120
  • CMYK0, 86, 40, 13
  • CSSrgb(222, 2, 120)
  • HSL328°, 98%, 44%
  • HSL Precise327.818°, 98.214%, 43.922%
  • HSV328°, 99%, 87%
  • HSB328°, 99%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.871
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.008
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • GLSLvec3(0.871, 0.008, 0.471)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.871, 0.008, 0.471, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.871, 0.008, 0.471)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.1%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDE0278
  • DECIMAL ID14549624
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01