Color #CD187C Color / Colour Code #CD187C
This page shows the hex color code for color #cd187c (#CD187C). The colour is a pink tone with 79% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CD187C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CD187C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 297, 327, and 357 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 327, 87, and 207 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CD187C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 327 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 327 to 12 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 327 with its complement at 147 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 #CD187C
Lightness variations at hue 327 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CD187C
Design Use Cases for #CD187C
Vibrant Brand Color
#CD187C has a strong 79% 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 45% lightness, #CD187C 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
#CD187C is in the pink range (hue 327). 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 #CD187C (hue 327) to its complement at hue 147. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 357. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd187c, #18cd6a);
CSS Code for #CD187C
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About Color #CD187C (#CD187C)
#CD187C is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 24 green, and 124 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 327 degrees with 79% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CD187C is 90/255 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, 88% magenta, 40% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CD187C against white is 5.23:1 and against black is 4.02:1. 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 #18CD6A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CD187C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C418CD and #CD1821, 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 #CD187C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CD187C?
- #CD187C is Color #CD187C, a pink color (colour) with RGB(205, 24, 124), HSL(327, 79%, 45%), and CMYK(0%, 88%, 40%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 90/255.
- Is #CD187C accessible for text?
- Against white, #CD187C has a contrast ratio of 5.23:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.02:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CD187C?
- The complementary colour is #18CD6A (hue 147). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C418CD and #CD1821. The triadic palette adds #7CCD18 and #187CCD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CD187C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cd187c; or rgb(205, 24, 124); or hsl(327, 79%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 327 79% 45%; 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.