Color #D2143A Color / Colour Code #D2143A
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2143a (#D2143A). The colour is a red tone with 83% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D2143A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2143A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 318, 348, and 18 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 348, 108, and 228 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2143A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 348 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 348 to 33 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 348 with its complement at 168 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 #D2143A
Lightness variations at hue 348 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2143A
Design Use Cases for #D2143A
Vibrant Brand Color
#D2143A has a strong 83% 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, #D2143A 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#D2143A falls in the red spectrum (hue 348). 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 #D2143A (hue 348) to its complement at hue 168. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 18. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2143a, #14d2ac);
CSS Code for #D2143A
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About Color #D2143A (#D2143A)
#D2143A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 20 green, and 58 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 348 degrees with 83% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2143A is 81/255 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, 90% magenta, 72% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D2143A against white is 5.38:1 and against black is 3.90:1. 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 #14D2AC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2143A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D21499 and #D24D14, 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 #D2143A?
- #D2143A is Color #D2143A, a red color (colour) with RGB(210, 20, 58), HSL(348, 83%, 45%), and CMYK(0%, 90%, 72%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #D2143A accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2143A has a contrast ratio of 5.38:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.90:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2143A?
- The complementary colour is #14D2AC (hue 168). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D21499 and #D24D14. The triadic palette adds #3AD214 and #143AD2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2143A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2143a; or rgb(210, 20, 58); or hsl(348, 83%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 348 83% 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.