Color #D373A7 Color / Colour Code #D373A7
This page shows the hex color code for color #d373a7 (#D373A7). The colour is a pink 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 #D373A7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D373A7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D373A7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 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 328 to 13 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 328 with its complement at 148 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 #D373A7
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D373A7
Design Use Cases for #D373A7
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #D373A7 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, #D373A7 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
#D373A7 is in the pink range (hue 328). 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 #D373A7 (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d373a7, #73d3a0);
CSS Code for #D373A7
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About Color #D373A7 (#D373A7)
#D373A7 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 211 red, 115 green, and 167 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 52% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D373A7 is 150/255 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, 21% yellow, and 17% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D373A7 against white is 3.10:1 and against black is 6.78:1. 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 6.78:1.
The complementary colour #73D3A0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D373A7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D073D3 and #D37377, 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 #D373A7?
- #D373A7 is Color #D373A7, a pink color (colour) with RGB(211, 115, 167), HSL(328, 52%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 45%, 21%, 17%). Its perceived brightness is 150/255.
- Is #D373A7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D373A7 has a contrast ratio of 3.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.78:1 (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 #D373A7?
- The complementary colour is #73D3A0 (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D073D3 and #D37377. The triadic palette adds #A6D373 and #73A6D3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D373A7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d373a7; or rgb(211, 115, 167); or hsl(328, 52%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 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.