Color #CF176D Color / Colour Code #CF176D
This page shows the hex color code for color #cf176d (#CF176D). The colour is a pink tone with 80% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CF176D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CF176D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 302, 332, and 2 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 332, 92, and 212 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CF176D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 332 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 332 to 17 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 332 with its complement at 152 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 #CF176D
Lightness variations at hue 332 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CF176D
Design Use Cases for #CF176D
Vibrant Brand Color
#CF176D has a strong 80% 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 45% lightness, #CF176D 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
#CF176D is in the pink range (hue 332). 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 #CF176D (hue 332) to its complement at hue 152. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 2. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cf176d, #17cf79);
CSS Code for #CF176D
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Colors visually similar to #CF176D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CF176D (#CF176D)
#CF176D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 207 red, 23 green, and 109 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 332 degrees with 80% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CF176D is 88/255 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, 89% magenta, 47% yellow, and 19% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CF176D against white is 5.25:1 and against black is 4.00:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 31% lightness.
The complementary colour #17CF79 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CF176D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CF17C8 and #CF1D17, 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 #CF176D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CF176D?
- #CF176D is Color #CF176D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(207, 23, 109), HSL(332, 80%, 45%), and CMYK(0%, 89%, 47%, 19%). Its perceived brightness is 88/255.
- Is #CF176D accessible for text?
- Against white, #CF176D has a contrast ratio of 5.25:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.00:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CF176D?
- The complementary colour is #17CF79 (hue 152). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CF17C8 and #CF1D17. The triadic palette adds #6DCF17 and #176DCF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CF176D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cf176d; or rgb(207, 23, 109); or hsl(332, 80%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 332 80% 45%; 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.