Color #D12E88 Color / Colour Code #D12E88
This page shows the hex color code for color #d12e88 (#D12E88). The colour is a pink tone with 64% saturation and 50% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D12E88 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D12E88 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 297, 327, and 357 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 327, 87, and 207 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D12E88
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 327 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 327 to 12 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 327 with its complement at 147 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 #D12E88
Lightness variations at hue 327 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D12E88
Design Use Cases for #D12E88
Vibrant Brand Color
#D12E88 has a strong 64% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 50% lightness, #D12E88 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
#D12E88 is in the pink range (hue 327). 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 #D12E88 (hue 327) to its complement at hue 147. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 357. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d12e88, #2ed177);
CSS Code for #D12E88
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Colors visually similar to #D12E88 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D12E88 (#D12E88)
#D12E88 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 209 red, 46 green, and 136 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 327 degrees with 64% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D12E88 is 105/255 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, 78% magenta, 35% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D12E88 against white is 4.71:1 and against black is 4.46:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 35% lightness.
The complementary colour #2ED177 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D12E88. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C92ED1 and #D12E36, 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 #D12E88
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D12E88?
- #D12E88 is Color #D12E88, a pink color (colour) with RGB(209, 46, 136), HSL(327, 64%, 50%), and CMYK(0%, 78%, 35%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 105/255.
- Is #D12E88 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D12E88 has a contrast ratio of 4.71:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.46:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D12E88?
- The complementary colour is #2ED177 (hue 147). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C92ED1 and #D12E36. The triadic palette adds #88D12E and #2E88D1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D12E88 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d12e88; or rgb(209, 46, 136); or hsl(327, 64%, 50%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 327 64% 50%; 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.