Color #D0769D Color / Colour Code #D0769D
This page shows the hex color code for color #d0769d (#D0769D). The colour is a pink tone with 49% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D0769D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D0769D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 304, 334, and 4 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 334, 94, and 214 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D0769D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 334 and saturation at 49%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 334 to 19 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 334 with its complement at 154 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 #D0769D
Lightness variations at hue 334 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D0769D
Design Use Cases for #D0769D
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #D0769D 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 64% lightness, #D0769D 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
#D0769D is in the pink range (hue 334). 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 #D0769D (hue 334) to its complement at hue 154. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 4. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d0769d, #76d0a9);
CSS Code for #D0769D
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About Color #D0769D (#D0769D)
#D0769D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 208 red, 118 green, and 157 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 334 degrees with 49% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D0769D is 149/255 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, 43% magenta, 25% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D0769D against white is 3.11:1 and against black is 6.76:1. 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 6.76:1.
The complementary colour #76D0A9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D0769D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D076CA and #D07C76, 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 #D0769D?
- #D0769D is Color #D0769D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(208, 118, 157), HSL(334, 49%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 43%, 25%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 149/255.
- Is #D0769D accessible for text?
- Against white, #D0769D has a contrast ratio of 3.11:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.76:1 (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 #D0769D?
- The complementary colour is #76D0A9 (hue 154). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D076CA and #D07C76. The triadic palette adds #9DD076 and #769DD0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D0769D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d0769d; or rgb(208, 118, 157); or hsl(334, 49%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 334 49% 64%; 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.