Color #D09586 Color / Colour Code #D09586
This page shows the hex color code for color #d09586 (#D09586). The colour is a red tone with 44% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D09586 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D09586 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 342, 12, and 42 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 12, 132, and 252 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D09586
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 12 and saturation at 44%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 12 to 57 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 12 with its complement at 192 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 #D09586
Lightness variations at hue 12 and 44% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D09586
Design Use Cases for #D09586
Balanced UI Color
At 44% saturation, #D09586 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 67% lightness, #D09586 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
#D09586 falls in the red spectrum (hue 12). 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 #D09586 (hue 12) to its complement at hue 192. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 42. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d09586, #86c1d0);
CSS Code for #D09586
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About Color #D09586 (#D09586)
#D09586 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 208 red, 149 green, and 134 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 12 degrees with 44% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D09586 is 165/255 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, 28% magenta, 36% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D09586 against white is 2.52:1 and against black is 8.33:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.33:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #86C1D0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D09586. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D0869C and #D0BA86, 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 #D09586?
- #D09586 is Color #D09586, a red color (colour) with RGB(208, 149, 134), HSL(12, 44%, 67%), and CMYK(0%, 28%, 36%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 165/255.
- Is #D09586 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D09586 has a contrast ratio of 2.52:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.33:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D09586?
- The complementary colour is #86C1D0 (hue 192). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D0869C and #D0BA86. The triadic palette adds #86D095 and #9586D0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D09586 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d09586; or rgb(208, 149, 134); or hsl(12, 44%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 12 44% 67%; 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.