Color #D62E55 Color / Colour Code #D62E55
This page shows the hex color code for color #d62e55 (#D62E55). The colour is a red tone with 67% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D62E55 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D62E55 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 #D62E55
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 67%. 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 #D62E55
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D62E55
Design Use Cases for #D62E55
Vibrant Brand Color
#D62E55 has a strong 67% 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 51% lightness, #D62E55 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
#D62E55 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 #D62E55 (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, #d62e55, #2ed6af);
CSS Code for #D62E55
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About Color #D62E55 (#D62E55)
#D62E55 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 46 green, and 85 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 67% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D62E55 is 101/255 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, 79% magenta, 60% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D62E55 against white is 4.79:1 and against black is 4.38:1. 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 #2ED6AF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D62E55. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D62EA9 and #D65B2E, 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 #D62E55?
- #D62E55 is Color #D62E55, a red color (colour) with RGB(214, 46, 85), HSL(346, 67%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 79%, 60%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 101/255.
- Is #D62E55 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D62E55 has a contrast ratio of 4.79:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.38:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D62E55?
- The complementary colour is #2ED6AF (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D62EA9 and #D65B2E. The triadic palette adds #55D62E and #2E55D6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D62E55 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d62e55; or rgb(214, 46, 85); or hsl(346, 67%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 67% 51%; 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.