Color #CD2855 Color / Colour Code #CD2855
This page shows the hex color code for color #cd2855 (#CD2855). The colour is a pink tone with 67% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CD2855 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CD2855 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 314, 344, and 14 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 344, 104, and 224 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CD2855
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 344 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 344 to 29 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 344 with its complement at 164 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 #CD2855
Lightness variations at hue 344 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CD2855
Design Use Cases for #CD2855
Vibrant Brand Color
#CD2855 has a strong 67% 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 48% lightness, #CD2855 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
#CD2855 is in the pink range (hue 344). 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 #CD2855 (hue 344) to its complement at hue 164. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 14. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd2855, #28cca1);
CSS Code for #CD2855
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Colors visually similar to #CD2855 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #CD2855 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #CD2855 (#CD2855)
#CD2855 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 40 green, and 85 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 344 degrees with 67% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CD2855 is 94/255 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, 80% magenta, 59% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CD2855 against white is 5.21:1 and against black is 4.03:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 34% lightness.
The complementary colour #28CCA1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CD2855. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CC28A6 and #CC4F28, 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 #CD2855
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CD2855?
- #CD2855 is Color #CD2855, a pink color (colour) with RGB(205, 40, 85), HSL(344, 67%, 48%), and CMYK(0%, 80%, 59%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #CD2855 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CD2855 has a contrast ratio of 5.21:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.03:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CD2855?
- The complementary colour is #28CCA1 (hue 164). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CC28A6 and #CC4F28. The triadic palette adds #54CC28 and #2854CC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CD2855 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cd2855; or rgb(205, 40, 85); or hsl(344, 67%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 344 67% 48%; 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.