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 exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 6.02:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Dr Who
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.02:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.49:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Dr Who background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dr Who
Dr Who with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dr Who
Dr Who triad
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.
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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