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Rose (RAL 3017)
Rose (RAL 3017)
#D15862Click to copy
Rose (RAL 3017) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(209, 88, 98)Copy
HSLhsl(355, 57%, 58%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(355, 58%, 82%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 58%, 53%, 18%)Copy
Rose (RAL 3017) Color Schemes
Complementary
#D15862
Click to copy#58D1C7
Click to copyAnalogous
#D1589F
Click to copy#D18A58
Click to copySplit Complementary
#58D18A
Click to copy#589FD1
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D15862
Click to copy#DFB0B4
Click to copy#FCF9F9
Click to copy#992A33
Click to copy#491418
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRose (RAL 3017) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.97 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Black background #000000
5.28 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.65 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.18 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Rose (RAL 3017) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Rose (RAL 3017) Color Introduction
Definition
Rose (RAL 3017) (HEX #D15862) has the RGB value rgb(209, 88, 98), the HSL value hsl(355°, 57%, 58%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 58%, 53%, 18%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Rose (RAL 3017) is #58D1C7, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D1589F and #D18A58 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#58D18A, #589ED1) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Rose (RAL 3017) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Rose (RAL 3017) has a contrast ratio of 3.97:1 against white and 5.28:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Rose (RAL 3017) has a lightness of 58% and a saturation of 57%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A standard rose pink.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Rose (RAL 3017) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Rose (RAL 3017) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Rose (RAL 3017) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.