Self-Love
Also known as: Pink Peacock , Dogwood Rose , Beetroot Purple , Qermez Red
Few reds feel this lively. Self-Love leans warm and passionate and urgent, which points it toward sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.88:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Self-Love color codes
- HEX
- #D22B6D
- RGB
- rgb(210, 43, 109)
- RGBA
- rgba(210, 43, 109, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(336, 66%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(336, 80%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 80%, 48%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(48.3 66.4 5.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.6% 0.205 3.1)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
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: mediumvioletred #C71585 · ΔE 8.3
- RAL 4010: Telemagenta #C63678 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Self-Love 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: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Self-Love
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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 Self-Love 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 4.88:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.31:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Self-Love background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Self-Love
Self-Love with its complement
Soft neighbors of Self-Love
Self-Love triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Magentarama #CF3476 · ΔE 2.2
- Dark Pink #CB416B · ΔE 3.2
- Beet Wave #D4265D · ΔE 4.2
- Hyper Pink #EC006C · ΔE 4.5
- Mauve It #BB4466 · ΔE 4.8
- Rubylicious #DB1459 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Self-Love is closest to Highlands .
FAQ
Self-Love FAQs
What color is Self-Love?
Self-Love is a medium red with the hex code #D22B6D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 336°, 66% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Self-Love?
The hex code for Self-Love is #D22B6D. In RGB it's rgb(210, 43, 109), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 80%, 48%, 18%).
What colors go well with Self-Love?
Self-Love pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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