Color #CE697D Color / Colour Code #CE697D
This page shows the hex color code for color #ce697d (#CE697D). The colour is a red tone with 51% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CE697D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CE697D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 318, 348, and 18 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 348, 108, and 228 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CE697D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 348 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 348 to 33 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 348 with its complement at 168 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 #CE697D
Lightness variations at hue 348 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CE697D
Design Use Cases for #CE697D
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #CE697D 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 61% lightness, #CE697D 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
#CE697D falls in the red spectrum (hue 348). 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 #CE697D (hue 348) to its complement at hue 168. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 18. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ce697d, #69ceba);
CSS Code for #CE697D
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About Color #CE697D (#CE697D)
#CE697D is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 206 red, 105 green, and 125 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 348 degrees with 51% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CE697D is 137/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 49% magenta, 39% yellow, and 19% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CE697D against white is 3.53:1 and against black is 5.94:1. 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 5.94:1.
The complementary colour #69CEBA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CE697D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CE69B0 and #CE8769, 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 #CE697D?
- #CE697D is Color #CE697D, a red color (colour) with RGB(206, 105, 125), HSL(348, 51%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 49%, 39%, 19%). Its perceived brightness is 137/255.
- Is #CE697D accessible for text?
- Against white, #CE697D has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.94:1 (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 #CE697D?
- The complementary colour is #69CEBA (hue 168). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CE69B0 and #CE8769. The triadic palette adds #7DCE69 and #697DCE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CE697D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ce697d; or rgb(206, 105, 125); or hsl(348, 51%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 348 51% 61%; 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.