Color #D64DAD Color / Colour Code #D64DAD
This page shows the hex color code for color #d64dad (#D64DAD). The colour is a pink tone with 63% saturation and 57% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D64DAD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D64DAD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 288, 318, and 348 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 318, 78, and 198 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D64DAD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 318 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 318 to 3 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 318 with its complement at 138 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 #D64DAD
Lightness variations at hue 318 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D64DAD
Design Use Cases for #D64DAD
Vibrant Brand Color
#D64DAD has a strong 63% 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 57% lightness, #D64DAD 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
#D64DAD is in the pink range (hue 318). 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 #D64DAD (hue 318) to its complement at hue 138. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 348. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d64dad, #4cd676);
CSS Code for #D64DAD
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About Color #D64DAD (#D64DAD)
#D64DAD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 77 green, and 173 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 318 degrees with 63% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D64DAD is 129/255 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, 64% magenta, 19% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D64DAD against white is 3.80:1 and against black is 5.52:1. 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 5.52:1.
The complementary colour #4CD676 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D64DAD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB4CD6 and #D64C68, 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.
How to Explore Color #D64DAD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D64DAD?
- #D64DAD is Color #D64DAD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(214, 77, 173), HSL(318, 63%, 57%), and CMYK(0%, 64%, 19%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 129/255.
- Is #D64DAD accessible for text?
- Against white, #D64DAD has a contrast ratio of 3.80:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.52:1 (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 #D64DAD?
- The complementary colour is #4CD676 (hue 138). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB4CD6 and #D64C68. The triadic palette adds #ADD64C and #4CADD6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D64DAD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d64dad; or rgb(214, 77, 173); or hsl(318, 63%, 57%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 318 63% 57%; 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.