Color #CD2473 Color / Colour Code #CD2473
This page shows the hex color code for color #cd2473 (#CD2473). The colour is a pink tone with 70% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CD2473 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CD2473 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 302, 332, and 2 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 332, 92, and 212 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CD2473
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 332 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 332 to 17 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 332 with its complement at 152 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 #CD2473
Lightness variations at hue 332 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CD2473
Design Use Cases for #CD2473
Vibrant Brand Color
#CD2473 has a strong 70% 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 47% lightness, #CD2473 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
#CD2473 is in the pink range (hue 332). 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 #CD2473 (hue 332) to its complement at hue 152. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 2. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd2473, #24cc7d);
CSS Code for #CD2473
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Colors visually similar to #CD2473 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CD2473 (#CD2473)
#CD2473 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 36 green, and 115 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 332 degrees with 70% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CD2473 is 96/255 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, 82% magenta, 44% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CD2473 against white is 5.13:1 and against black is 4.10:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 33% lightness.
The complementary colour #24CC7D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CD2473. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CC24C6 and #CC2A24, 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 #CD2473
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CD2473?
- #CD2473 is Color #CD2473, a pink color (colour) with RGB(205, 36, 115), HSL(332, 70%, 47%), and CMYK(0%, 82%, 44%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 96/255.
- Is #CD2473 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CD2473 has a contrast ratio of 5.13:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.10:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CD2473?
- The complementary colour is #24CC7D (hue 152). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CC24C6 and #CC2A24. The triadic palette adds #72CC24 and #2472CC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CD2473 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cd2473; or rgb(205, 36, 115); or hsl(332, 70%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 332 70% 47%; 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.