Peppermint Swirl color: hex code #D35D7D
Peppermint Swirl has the hex code #D35D7D. It is a moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 36.5% green and 49% blue (211, 93, 125).
Its hue angle is 344°, with 57% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 56% magenta, 41% yellow and 17% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.63:1).
Peppermint Swirl (#D35D7D) color codes
| HEX | #D35D7D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 93, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 36.5%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(344, 57%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(344, 56%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 56%, 41%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.24, 49.54, 5.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.24, 49.83, 6.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.482, 23.162, 22.053) | |
| Decimal | 13852029 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Peppermint Swirl, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D35D7D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #D35D7D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D35D7D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#73767eProtanopia
no red cones#928d7aDeuteranopia
no green cones#e45069Tritanopia
no blue cones#848484Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d35d7d; }
.text { color: #d35d7d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d35d7d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 93 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d35d7d, #d3785d); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Violet Red.
See #D35D7D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D35D7D?
- #D35D7D is a moderate rose known as Peppermint Swirl. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Peppermint Swirl?
- The RGB value is 211, 93, 125: 211 red, 93 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Peppermint Swirl?
- The complementary color is #5DD3B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D35D7D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.63:1 and white text 3.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.