Color #CD145A Color / Colour Code #CD145A
This page shows the hex color code for color #cd145a (#CD145A). The colour is a pink tone with 82% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CD145A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CD145A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 307, 337, and 7 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 337, 97, and 217 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CD145A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 337 and saturation at 82%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 337 to 22 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 337 with its complement at 157 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 #CD145A
Lightness variations at hue 337 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CD145A
Design Use Cases for #CD145A
Vibrant Brand Color
#CD145A has a strong 82% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 44% lightness, #CD145A is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#CD145A is in the pink range (hue 337). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CD145A (hue 337) to its complement at hue 157. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 7. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd145a, #14cc86);
CSS Code for #CD145A
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Colors visually similar to #CD145A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CD145A (#CD145A)
#CD145A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 20 green, and 90 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 337 degrees with 82% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CD145A is 83/255 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, 90% magenta, 56% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CD145A against white is 5.46:1 and against black is 3.84:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 31% lightness.
The complementary colour #14CC86 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CD145A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CC14B7 and #CC2A14, 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.
How to Explore Color #CD145A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CD145A?
- #CD145A is Color #CD145A, a pink color (colour) with RGB(205, 20, 90), HSL(337, 82%, 44%), and CMYK(0%, 90%, 56%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 83/255.
- Is #CD145A accessible for text?
- Against white, #CD145A has a contrast ratio of 5.46:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.84:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CD145A?
- The complementary colour is #14CC86 (hue 157). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CC14B7 and #CC2A14. The triadic palette adds #5BCC14 and #145BCC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CD145A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cd145a; or rgb(205, 20, 90); or hsl(337, 82%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 337 82% 44%; 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.