Color #D6615C Color / Colour Code #D6615C
This page shows the hex color code for color #d6615c (#D6615C). The colour is a red tone with 60% saturation and 60% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D6615C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D6615C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 332, 2, and 32 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 2, 122, and 242 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D6615C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 2 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 2 to 47 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 2 with its complement at 182 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 #D6615C
Lightness variations at hue 2 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D6615C
Design Use Cases for #D6615C
Vibrant Brand Color
#D6615C has a strong 60% 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 60% lightness, #D6615C 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
#D6615C falls in the red spectrum (hue 2). 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 #D6615C (hue 2) to its complement at hue 182. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 32. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d6615c, #5cd2d6);
CSS Code for #D6615C
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About Color #D6615C (#D6615C)
#D6615C is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 97 green, and 92 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 2 degrees with 60% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D6615C is 131/255 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, 55% magenta, 57% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D6615C against white is 3.67:1 and against black is 5.72:1. 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 5.72:1.
The complementary colour #5CD2D6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D6615C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D65C95 and #D69D5C, 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 #D6615C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D6615C?
- #D6615C is Color #D6615C, a red color (colour) with RGB(214, 97, 92), HSL(2, 60%, 60%), and CMYK(0%, 55%, 57%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 131/255.
- Is #D6615C accessible for text?
- Against white, #D6615C has a contrast ratio of 3.67:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.72:1 (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 #D6615C?
- The complementary colour is #5CD2D6 (hue 182). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D65C95 and #D69D5C. The triadic palette adds #5CD660 and #605CD6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D6615C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d6615c; or rgb(214, 97, 92); or hsl(2, 60%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 2 60% 60%; 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.