Color #CE409D Color / Colour Code #CE409D
This page shows the hex color code for color #ce409d (#CE409D). The colour is a pink tone with 59% saturation and 53% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CE409D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CE409D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 291, 321, and 351 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 321, 81, and 201 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CE409D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 321 and saturation at 59%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 321 to 6 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 321 with its complement at 141 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 #CE409D
Lightness variations at hue 321 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CE409D
Design Use Cases for #CE409D
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #CE409D 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 53% lightness, #CE409D 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#CE409D is in the pink range (hue 321). 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 #CE409D (hue 321) to its complement at hue 141. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 351. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ce409d, #40ce72);
CSS Code for #CE409D
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Colors visually similar to #CE409D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CE409D (#CE409D)
#CE409D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 206 red, 64 green, and 157 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 321 degrees with 59% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CE409D is 117/255 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, 69% magenta, 24% yellow, and 19% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CE409D against white is 4.33:1 and against black is 4.84:1. 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 4.84:1.
The complementary colour #40CE72 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CE409D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B940CE and #CE4056, 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 #CE409D?
- #CE409D is Color #CE409D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(206, 64, 157), HSL(321, 59%, 53%), and CMYK(0%, 69%, 24%, 19%). Its perceived brightness is 117/255.
- Is #CE409D accessible for text?
- Against white, #CE409D has a contrast ratio of 4.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.84:1 (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 #CE409D?
- The complementary colour is #40CE72 (hue 141). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B940CE and #CE4056. The triadic palette adds #9CCE40 and #409CCE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CE409D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ce409d; or rgb(206, 64, 157); or hsl(321, 59%, 53%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 321 59% 53%; 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.