Color #D6765C Color / Colour Code #D6765C
This page shows the hex color code for color #d6765c (#D6765C). 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 #D6765C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D6765C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 343, 13, and 43 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 13, 133, and 253 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D6765C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 13 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 13 to 58 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 13 with its complement at 193 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 #D6765C
Lightness variations at hue 13 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D6765C
Design Use Cases for #D6765C
Vibrant Brand Color
#D6765C 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, #D6765C 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
#D6765C falls in the red spectrum (hue 13). 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 #D6765C (hue 13) to its complement at hue 193. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 43. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d6765c, #5cbcd6);
CSS Code for #D6765C
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About Color #D6765C (#D6765C)
#D6765C is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 118 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 13 degrees with 60% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D6765C is 144/255 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, 45% magenta, 57% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D6765C against white is 3.18:1 and against black is 6.61:1. 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 6.61:1.
The complementary colour #5CBCD6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D6765C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D65C7E and #D6B45C, 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 #D6765C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D6765C?
- #D6765C is Color #D6765C, a red color (colour) with RGB(214, 118, 92), HSL(13, 60%, 60%), and CMYK(0%, 45%, 57%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 144/255.
- Is #D6765C accessible for text?
- Against white, #D6765C has a contrast ratio of 3.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.61:1 (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 #D6765C?
- The complementary colour is #5CBCD6 (hue 193). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D65C7E and #D6B45C. The triadic palette adds #5CD676 and #765CD6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D6765C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d6765c; or rgb(214, 118, 92); or hsl(13, 60%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 13 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.