Color #D3738A Color / Colour Code #D3738A
This page shows the hex color code for color #d3738a (#D3738A). 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 #D3738A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D3738A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D3738A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 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 346 to 31 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 346 with its complement at 166 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 #D3738A
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D3738A
Design Use Cases for #D3738A
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #D3738A 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, #D3738A 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
#D3738A falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). 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 #D3738A (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d3738a, #73d3bd);
CSS Code for #D3738A
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About Color #D3738A (#D3738A)
#D3738A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 211 red, 115 green, and 138 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 52% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D3738A is 146/255 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, 35% yellow, and 17% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D3738A against white is 3.19:1 and against black is 6.59:1. 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 6.59:1.
The complementary colour #73D3BD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D3738A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D373B9 and #D38D73, 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 #D3738A?
- #D3738A is Color #D3738A, a red color (colour) with RGB(211, 115, 138), HSL(346, 52%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 45%, 35%, 17%). Its perceived brightness is 146/255.
- Is #D3738A accessible for text?
- Against white, #D3738A has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.59:1 (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 #D3738A?
- The complementary colour is #73D3BD (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D373B9 and #D38D73. The triadic palette adds #8AD373 and #738AD3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D3738A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d3738a; or rgb(211, 115, 138); or hsl(346, 52%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 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.