Color #CD2D55 Color / Colour Code #CD2D55
This page shows the hex color code for color #cd2d55 (#CD2D55). The colour is a red tone with 64% saturation and 49% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CD2D55 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CD2D55 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 315, 345, and 15 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 345, 105, and 225 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CD2D55
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 345 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 345 to 30 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 345 with its complement at 165 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 #CD2D55
Lightness variations at hue 345 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CD2D55
Design Use Cases for #CD2D55
Vibrant Brand Color
#CD2D55 has a strong 64% 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 49% lightness, #CD2D55 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#CD2D55 falls in the red spectrum (hue 345). 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 #CD2D55 (hue 345) to its complement at hue 165. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 15. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd2d55, #2dcda5);
CSS Code for #CD2D55
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #CD2D55 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CD2D55 (#CD2D55)
#CD2D55 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 45 green, and 85 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 345 degrees with 64% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CD2D55 is 97/255 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, 78% magenta, 59% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CD2D55 against white is 5.12:1 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 34% lightness.
The complementary colour #2DCDA5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CD2D55. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CD2DA5 and #CD552D, 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 #CD2D55
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CD2D55?
- #CD2D55 is Color #CD2D55, a red color (colour) with RGB(205, 45, 85), HSL(345, 64%, 49%), and CMYK(0%, 78%, 59%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 97/255.
- Is #CD2D55 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CD2D55 has a contrast ratio of 5.12:1 (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 #CD2D55?
- The complementary colour is #2DCDA5 (hue 165). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CD2DA5 and #CD552D. The triadic palette adds #55CD2D and #2D55CD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CD2D55 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cd2d55; or rgb(205, 45, 85); or hsl(345, 64%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 345 64% 49%; 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.