Deep Rose Color Code: #C74767, RGB & HSL

Deep Rose color values

HEX #C74767

RGB rgb(199, 71, 103)

HSL hsl(345, 53%, 53%)

HSV 345, 64%, 78%

HWB hwb(345 28% 22%)

CMYK 0%, 64%, 48%, 22%

Decimal 13059943

53%HSL lightness (medium)

53%HSL saturation (rich)

345°Hue angle (red)

0.176Relative luminance

CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.

What is Deep Rose?

“Deep Rose” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.

Its hue angle of 345° places it in the red part of the color wheel, with 53% saturation (rich) and 53% lightness (medium). It is a warm color.

Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 32% of them and more saturated than 18% of them.

Its relative luminance is 0.176, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.

Deep Rose counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 53% and its relative luminance is 0.176. White text reads comfortably on it (4.64:1 contrast).

Text contrast on Deep Rose

WCAG contrast of white and black text on Deep Rose
Text	Preview	Ratio	AA normal	AA large	AAA normal	AAA large
White text	Sample text	4.64:1 Good	Pass	Pass	Fail	Pass
Black text	Sample text	4.52:1 Good	Pass	Pass	Fail	Pass

Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.

Colors that go with Deep Rose

Complementary color

Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.

≈ Medium Aquamarine#47C7A7

Analogous colors

Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.

≈ Pale Magenta#C747A7 ≈ Terracotta#C76747

Triadic colors

A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.

≈ Apple#67C747 ≈ Soft Blue#4767C7

Split-complementary colors

Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.

≈ Algae Green#47C767 ≈ Turquoise Blue#47A7C7

Tetradic colors

A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.

≈ Desert#C7A747 ≈ Medium Aquamarine#47C7A7 ≈ Soft Blue#4767C7

Monochromatic variants

Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.

#621E2F#621E2F

#982E49#982E49

#C74767#C74767

#D87E94#D87E94

#E8B4C1#E8B4C1

A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.

Tints and shades of Deep Rose

Lighter tints (mixed with white)

Darker shades (mixed with black)

Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.

Dark Pink#CB416B Dark Rose#B5485D Rose#CF6275 Light Burgundy#A8415B Dusty Red#B9484E Rosy Pink#F6688E Raspberry#B00149 Indian Red#CD5C5C

Where to use Deep Rose

Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (4.64:1 contrast)
Soft backgrounds and cards
Lifestyle, beauty and event design
Illustrations and stickers
Playful brand accents

Use Deep Rose in CSS

:root {
  --color-deep-rose: #C74767;
}

.element {
  color: var(--color-deep-rose);
  background-color: #C74767;
  border: 2px solid #C74767;
}

Questions about Deep Rose

What is the HEX code for Deep Rose?

Deep Rose is #C74767.

What is the RGB value of Deep Rose?

The RGB value of Deep Rose is 199, 71, 103: 199 red, 71 green and 103 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(199, 71, 103) in CSS.

What is the HSL value of Deep Rose?

The HSL value of Deep Rose is 345°, 53%, 53% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(345, 53%, 53%) in CSS.

What is the CMYK value of Deep Rose?

A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 64%, Y 48%, K 22%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.

Is Deep Rose a light or dark color?

Deep Rose counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 53% and its relative luminance is 0.176. White text reads comfortably on it (4.64:1 contrast).

How does Deep Rose look with white text?

White text on Deep Rose has a contrast ratio of 4.64:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.

How does Deep Rose look with black text?

Black text on Deep Rose has a contrast ratio of 4.52:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.

What colors go well with Deep Rose?

Medium Aquamarine is its complementary color, and Pale Magenta sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.

Where can Deep Rose be used?

It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (4.64:1 contrast); soft backgrounds and cards; lifestyle, beauty and event design.

How do I use Deep Rose in CSS?

Use color: #C74767; for text, background-color: #C74767; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-deep-rose: #C74767; and reuse it with var(--color-deep-rose).

About this color page

Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.

Deep Rose Color Code: #C74767