Color #D14775 Color / Colour Code #D14775
This page shows the hex color code for color #d14775 (#D14775). The colour is a pink tone with 60% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D14775 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D14775 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 310, 340, and 10 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 340, 100, and 220 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D14775
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 340 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 340 to 25 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 340 with its complement at 160 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 #D14775
Lightness variations at hue 340 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D14775
Design Use Cases for #D14775
Vibrant Brand Color
#D14775 has a strong 60% 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 55% lightness, #D14775 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
#D14775 is in the pink range (hue 340). 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 #D14775 (hue 340) to its complement at hue 160. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 10. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d14775, #47d1a3);
CSS Code for #D14775
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Colors visually similar to #D14775 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D14775 (#D14775)
#D14775 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 209 red, 71 green, and 117 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 340 degrees with 60% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D14775 is 118/255 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, 66% magenta, 44% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D14775 against white is 4.31:1 and against black is 4.87:1. 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 4.87:1.
The complementary colour #47D1A3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D14775. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D147BA and #D15E47, 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 #D14775
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D14775?
- #D14775 is Color #D14775, a pink color (colour) with RGB(209, 71, 117), HSL(340, 60%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 66%, 44%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 118/255.
- Is #D14775 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D14775 has a contrast ratio of 4.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.87:1 (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 #D14775?
- The complementary colour is #47D1A3 (hue 160). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D147BA and #D15E47. The triadic palette adds #75D147 and #4775D1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D14775 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d14775; or rgb(209, 71, 117); or hsl(340, 60%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 340 60% 55%; 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.