Color #D64385 Color / Colour Code #D64385
This page shows the hex color code for color #d64385 (#D64385). The colour is a pink tone with 64% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D64385 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D64385 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 303, 333, and 3 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 333, 93, and 213 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D64385
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 333 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 333 to 18 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 333 with its complement at 153 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 #D64385
Lightness variations at hue 333 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D64385
Design Use Cases for #D64385
Vibrant Brand Color
#D64385 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 55% lightness, #D64385 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
#D64385 is in the pink range (hue 333). 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 #D64385 (hue 333) to its complement at hue 153. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 3. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d64385, #43d694);
CSS Code for #D64385
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About Color #D64385 (#D64385)
#D64385 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 67 green, and 133 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 333 degrees with 64% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D64385 is 118/255 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, 69% magenta, 38% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D64385 against white is 4.20:1 and against black is 5.00:1. 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 5.00:1.
The complementary colour #43D694 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D64385. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D643CE and #D64A43, 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 #D64385?
- #D64385 is Color #D64385, a pink color (colour) with RGB(214, 67, 133), HSL(333, 64%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 69%, 38%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 118/255.
- Is #D64385 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D64385 has a contrast ratio of 4.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.00:1 (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 #D64385?
- The complementary colour is #43D694 (hue 153). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D643CE and #D64A43. The triadic palette adds #85D643 and #4385D6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D64385 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d64385; or rgb(214, 67, 133); or hsl(333, 64%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 333 64% 55%; 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.