Color #D65C3D Color / Colour Code #D65C3D
This page shows the hex color code for color #d65c3d (#D65C3D). The colour is a red tone with 65% saturation and 54% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D65C3D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D65C3D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 342, 12, and 42 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 12, 132, and 252 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D65C3D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 12 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 12 to 57 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 12 with its complement at 192 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 #D65C3D
Lightness variations at hue 12 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D65C3D
Design Use Cases for #D65C3D
Vibrant Brand Color
#D65C3D has a strong 65% 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 54% lightness, #D65C3D 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
#D65C3D falls in the red spectrum (hue 12). 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 #D65C3D (hue 12) to its complement at hue 192. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 42. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d65c3d, #3db7d6);
CSS Code for #D65C3D
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D65C3D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D65C3D (#D65C3D)
#D65C3D is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 92 green, and 61 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 12 degrees with 65% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D65C3D is 125/255 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, 57% magenta, 71% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D65C3D against white is 3.85:1 and against black is 5.46:1. 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 5.46:1.
The complementary colour #3DB7D6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D65C3D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D63D6B and #D6A83D, 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 #D65C3D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D65C3D?
- #D65C3D is Color #D65C3D, a red color (colour) with RGB(214, 92, 61), HSL(12, 65%, 54%), and CMYK(0%, 57%, 71%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 125/255.
- Is #D65C3D accessible for text?
- Against white, #D65C3D has a contrast ratio of 3.85:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.46:1 (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 #D65C3D?
- The complementary colour is #3DB7D6 (hue 192). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D63D6B and #D6A83D. The triadic palette adds #3DD65C and #5C3DD6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D65C3D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d65c3d; or rgb(214, 92, 61); or hsl(12, 65%, 54%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 12 65% 54%; 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.