Color #D274A0 Color / Colour Code #D274A0
This page shows the hex color code for color #d274a0 (#D274A0). The colour is a pink tone with 51% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D274A0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D274A0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 302, 332, and 2 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 332, 92, and 212 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D274A0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 332 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 332 to 17 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 332 with its complement at 152 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 #D274A0
Lightness variations at hue 332 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D274A0
Design Use Cases for #D274A0
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #D274A0 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, #D274A0 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
#D274A0 is in the pink range (hue 332). 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 #D274A0 (hue 332) to its complement at hue 152. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 2. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d274a0, #74d2a6);
CSS Code for #D274A0
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About Color #D274A0 (#D274A0)
#D274A0 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 116 green, and 160 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 332 degrees with 51% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D274A0 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, 45% magenta, 24% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D274A0 against white is 3.11:1 and against black is 6.75:1. 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 6.75:1.
The complementary colour #74D2A6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D274A0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D274CF and #D27874, 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 #D274A0?
- #D274A0 is Color #D274A0, a pink color (colour) with RGB(210, 116, 160), HSL(332, 51%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 45%, 24%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 149/255.
- Is #D274A0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D274A0 has a contrast ratio of 3.11:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.75:1 (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 #D274A0?
- The complementary colour is #74D2A6 (hue 152). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D274CF and #D27874. The triadic palette adds #A0D274 and #74A0D2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D274A0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d274a0; or rgb(210, 116, 160); or hsl(332, 51%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 332 51% 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.