#DC959C Hex Color Code

#DC959C

The Hexadecimal Color #DC959C is a contrast shade of Rosy Brown. #DC959C RGB value is rgb(220, 149, 156). RGB Color Model of #DC959C consists of 86% red, 58% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #DC959C has 354°(degrees) Hue, 50% Saturation and 72% Lightness. #DC959C color has an wavelength of 397.11111nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #DC959C is #FF99CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #DC959C is #D99. The Closest Color to #DC959C is #BC8F8F. Official Name of #DC959C Hex Code is Petite Orchid. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #DC959C is 0 Cyan 32 Magenta 29 Yellow 14 Black and #DC959C CMY is 0, 32, 29. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #DC959C is hsl(354,50,72, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(354, 32, 86). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #DC959C is 46.26, 39.11, 36.56.
Hex8 Value of #DC959C is #DC959CFF. Decimal Value of #DC959C is 14456220 and Octal Value of #DC959C is 67112634. Binary Value of #DC959C is 11011100, 10010101, 10011100 and Android of #DC959C is 4292646300 / 0xffdc959c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #DC959C is 0.379, 0.321, 0.321 and YIQ Color Space of #DC959C is 171.027, 40.0598, 17.1949. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #DC959C is 44.76, 34.06, 36.62. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #DC959C is 68.83, 27.65, 7.25. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #DC959C is 68.83, 45.94, 5.06. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #DC959C is 68.83, 28.58, 14.69. Hunter Lab variable of #DC959C is 62.54, 22.6, 9.12.

#DC959C - Petite Orchid Color Image
#DC959C - Petite Orchid Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #DC959C

RGB Percentages of #DC959C

86%
58%
61%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #DC959C

86.27%
58.43%
61.18%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #DC959C

0%
32%
29%
14%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #DC959C

To get 25% Saturated #DC959C Color, you need to convert the hex color #DC959C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #DC959C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #DC959C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #DC959C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #DC959C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #DC959C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #DC959C to it's the darkest color.

#DC959C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(220, 149, 156)
RGB Percent 86%, 58%, 61%
RYB 220.0, 149.0, 156.0
CMYK 0, 32, 29, 14
CMY 0, 32, 29
HSL hsl(354, 50%, 72%)
HSLA hsl(354, 50%, 72%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(354, 32, 86)
XYZ 46.26, 39.11, 36.56
Hex8 Value #DC959CFF
Decimal Value 14456220
Octal Value 67112634
Binary Value 11011100,10010101,10011100
Android 4292646300 / 0xffdc959c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(354, 50%, 72%)
xyY 0.379, 0.321, 39.114
YIQ 171.027, 40.0598, 17.1949
LMS 44.76, 34.06, 36.62
CieLAB 68.83, 27.65, 7.25
CieLUV : LCHuv 68.83, 45.94, 5.06
CieLCH : LCHab 68.83, 28.58, 14.69
Hunter Lab 62.54, 22.6, 9.12
YUV 171.027, -7.38, 42.97
YDbDr 171.027, -22.62, -93.12
YCbCr 162.88, 120.55, 158.68
YCoCg 168.5, 188.0, -19.5
YPbPr 171.03, -8.48, 34.93
Munsell Color System 12384.18 114.75/14.39

#DC959C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#DC959C as Background:

Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.

Frank Zappa
<p style="background: #DC959C">…</p>

#DC959C as Text Color:

Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.

Hal Borland
<p style="color: #DC959C">…</p>

#DC959C as Text Shadow:

Drink and dance and laugh and lie, Love, the reeling midnight through, For tomorrow we shall die! (But, alas, we never do.)

Dorothy Parker
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #DC959C">…</p>

#DC959C as Linear Gradient:

Love makes you see a place differently, just as you hold differently an object that belongs to someone you love. If you know one landscape well, you will look at all other landscapes differently. And if you learn to love one place, sometimes you can also learn to love another.

Anne Michaels
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #DC959C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #DC959C?

RGB Value for #DC959C is rgb(220, 149, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #DC959C?

RGB percentage for #DC959C is 86% Red 58% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #DC959C?

CMYK Color Model of #DC959C is 0 Cyan 32 Magenta 29 Yellow 14 Black.

What is the HSL value of #DC959C?

HSL Value of #DC959C is 354°(degrees) Hue 50 Saturation 72 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #DC959C?

HSV Value of #DC959C is 354 Hue 32 Saturation 86 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #DC959C?

XYZ Color Model of #DC959C is 46.26, 39.11, 36.56.