Pale Red Violet
HEX: #DB7093 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#DB7093
219, 112, 147
340°, 59% ,64%
0, 49, 33, 14
About Pale Red Violet
Pale Red Violet (#DB7093) is a color with RGB(219, 112, 147) and HSL(340.4°, 59.8%, 64.9%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #70DBB8, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #93DB70 and #7093DB. The name comes from Pale Red Violet (English).
- HEX: #DB7093
- RGB: 219, 112, 147
- HSL: 340.4°, 59.8%, 64.9%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #70DBB8
- Triadic colors: #93DB70, #7093DB
- The name comes from Pale Red Violet (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #DB7093 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The concept of 'violet' as a distinct color, separate from blue or purple, gained prominence with Isaac Newton's work on the spectrum in the late 17th century. The addition of 'red' indicates a shift towards the warmer end of the violet spectrum, leaning into magenta or fuchsia territory, but still distinctly violet. 'Pale' denotes a desaturated or lightened version of this hue. The need for such precise descriptors grew with industrialization, fashion, and the arts, requiring standardized color communication.
First Recorded Use
The specific compound term 'Pale Red Violet' as a standardized color name likely emerged with the development of color systems and charts (e.g., Munsell, Plochere, ISCC-NBS) in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to precisely describe variations of violet and purple. While 'pale,' 'red,' and 'violet' existed much earlier, their combination for a specific hue designation is more modern.
Cultural Associations
Violet and purple shades have historically been associated with royalty, wealth, and spirituality due to the rarity and cost of early dyes. Lighter, 'pale' versions can evoke delicacy, femininity, or spring. The 'red' component adds a touch of vibrancy or warmth, preventing it from being perceived as too cool or somber. In modern contexts, such specific color names are common in fashion, interior design, and cosmetics.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #DB7093;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #DB7093;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #DB7093;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#DB7093,
#70DBB8
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#DB7093,
#70DBB8
);
}// SCSS variable
$pale-red-violet: #DB7093;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pale-red-violet-r: 219;
$pale-red-violet-g: 112;
$pale-red-violet-b: 147;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $pale-red-violet;
color: rgba($pale-red-violet-r, $pale-red-violet-g, $pale-red-violet-b, 0.8);
}