Color #450D15 Color / Colour Code #450D15
This page shows the hex color code for color #450d15 (#450D15). The colour is a red tone with 68% saturation and 16% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #450D15 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#450D15 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 321, 351, and 21 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 351, 111, and 231 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #450D15
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 351 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 351 to 36 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 351 with its complement at 171 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #450D15
Lightness variations at hue 351 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #450D15
Design Use Cases for #450D15
Vibrant Brand Color
#450D15 has a strong 68% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#450D15 at 16% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its red character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#450D15 falls in the red spectrum (hue 351). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #450D15 (hue 351) to its complement at hue 171. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 21. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #450d15, #0d453c);
CSS Code for #450D15
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Colors visually similar to #450D15 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #450D15 (#450D15)
#450D15 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 69 red, 13 green, and 21 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 351 degrees with 68% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #450D15 is 31/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 70% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #450D15 against white is 15.89:1 and against black is 1.32:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #0D453C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #450D15. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #450D31 and #45200D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #450D15?
- #450D15 is Color #450D15, a red color (colour) with RGB(69, 13, 21), HSL(351, 68%, 16%), and CMYK(0%, 81%, 70%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 31/255.
- Is #450D15 accessible for text?
- Against white, #450D15 has a contrast ratio of 15.89:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.32:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #450D15?
- The complementary colour is #0D453C (hue 171). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #450D31 and #45200D. The triadic palette adds #15450D and #0D1545 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #450D15 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #450d15; or rgb(69, 13, 21); or hsl(351, 68%, 16%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 351 68% 16%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.