Color #CD486A Color / Colour Code #CD486A
This page shows the hex color code for color #cd486a (#CD486A). The colour is a red tone with 57% saturation and 54% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CD486A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CD486A 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 #CD486A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 345 and saturation at 57%. 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 #CD486A
Lightness variations at hue 345 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CD486A
Design Use Cases for #CD486A
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #CD486A strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 54% lightness, #CD486A has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#CD486A 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 #CD486A (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, #cd486a, #47cdab);
CSS Code for #CD486A
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Colors visually similar to #CD486A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CD486A (#CD486A)
#CD486A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 72 green, and 106 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 345 degrees with 57% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CD486A is 116/255 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, 65% magenta, 48% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CD486A against white is 4.44:1 and against black is 4.73:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.73:1.
The complementary colour #47CDAB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CD486A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CD47AB and #CD6847, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CD486A?
- #CD486A is Color #CD486A, a red color (colour) with RGB(205, 72, 106), HSL(345, 57%, 54%), and CMYK(0%, 65%, 48%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 116/255.
- Is #CD486A accessible for text?
- Against white, #CD486A has a contrast ratio of 4.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.73:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CD486A?
- The complementary colour is #47CDAB (hue 165). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CD47AB and #CD6847. The triadic palette adds #68CD47 and #4768CD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CD486A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cd486a; or rgb(205, 72, 106); or hsl(345, 57%, 54%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 345 57% 54%; 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.