Dr Who
Also known as: Birthstone , Opulent Ostrich , Champion , Trendy Pink
As a medium take on pink, Dr Who carries playful and warm energy that suits children's products and soft backgrounds. Dr Who plays well with green tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 6.02:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Dr Who color codes
- HEX
- #78587D
- RGB
- rgb(120, 88, 125)
- RGBA
- rgba(120, 88, 125, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(292, 17%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(292, 30%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 30%, 0%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(41.9 18.8 -15.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.7% 0.069 321.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: rebeccapurple #663399 · ΔE 15.6
- RAL 4001: Red lilac #8A5A83 · ΔE 4.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dr Who works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dr Who
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Dr Who by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 6.02:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.49:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Dr Who background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dr Who
Dr Who with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dr Who
Dr Who triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hibernation #6F5166 · ΔE 6.1
- Plummy #675A75 · ΔE 6.3
- Berry Jam #655883 · ΔE 6.5
- Grape Kiss #82476F · ΔE 7.1
- Royal Robe #614A7B · ΔE 7.4
- Royal Fig #7B5867 · ΔE 7.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dr Who is closest to Cactus .
FAQ
Dr Who FAQs
What color is Dr Who?
Dr Who is a medium pink with the hex code #78587D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 292°, 17% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dr Who?
The hex code for Dr Who is #78587D. In RGB it's rgb(120, 88, 125), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 30%, 0%, 51%).
What colors go well with Dr Who?
Dr Who pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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