Color #D33656 Color / Colour Code #D33656
This page shows the hex color code for color #d33656 (#D33656). The colour is a red tone with 64% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D33656 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D33656 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 #D33656
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 348 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 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 #D33656
Lightness variations at hue 348 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D33656
Design Use Cases for #D33656
Vibrant Brand Color
#D33656 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 52% lightness, #D33656 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
#D33656 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 #D33656 (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, #d33656, #36d3b4);
CSS Code for #D33656
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Colors visually similar to #D33656 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D33656 (#D33656)
#D33656 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 211 red, 54 green, and 86 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 348 degrees with 64% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D33656 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, 74% magenta, 59% yellow, and 17% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D33656 against white is 4.74:1 and against black is 4.43:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 36% lightness.
The complementary colour #36D3B4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D33656. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D336A4 and #D36536, 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 #D33656?
- #D33656 is Color #D33656, a red color (colour) with RGB(211, 54, 86), HSL(348, 64%, 52%), and CMYK(0%, 74%, 59%, 17%). Its perceived brightness is 105/255.
- Is #D33656 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D33656 has a contrast ratio of 4.74:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.43:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D33656?
- The complementary colour is #36D3B4 (hue 168). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D336A4 and #D36536. The triadic palette adds #56D336 and #3656D3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D33656 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d33656; or rgb(211, 54, 86); or hsl(348, 64%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 348 64% 52%; 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.