Color #D37382 Color / Colour Code #D37382
This page shows the hex color code for color #d37382 (#D37382). The colour is a red tone with 52% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D37382 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D37382 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 321, 351, and 21 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 351, 111, and 231 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D37382
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 351 and saturation at 52%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 351 to 36 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 351 with its complement at 171 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 #D37382
Lightness variations at hue 351 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D37382
Design Use Cases for #D37382
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #D37382 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, #D37382 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
#D37382 falls in the red spectrum (hue 351). 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 #D37382 (hue 351) to its complement at hue 171. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 21. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d37382, #73d3c5);
CSS Code for #D37382
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About Color #D37382 (#D37382)
#D37382 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 211 red, 115 green, and 130 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 351 degrees with 52% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D37382 is 145/255 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, 38% yellow, and 17% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D37382 against white is 3.21:1 and against black is 6.54:1. 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 6.54:1.
The complementary colour #73D3C5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D37382. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D373B2 and #D39573, 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 #D37382?
- #D37382 is Color #D37382, a red color (colour) with RGB(211, 115, 130), HSL(351, 52%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 45%, 38%, 17%). Its perceived brightness is 145/255.
- Is #D37382 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D37382 has a contrast ratio of 3.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.54:1 (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 #D37382?
- The complementary colour is #73D3C5 (hue 171). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D373B2 and #D39573. The triadic palette adds #82D373 and #7382D3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D37382 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d37382; or rgb(211, 115, 130); or hsl(351, 52%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 351 52% 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.