Color #D751BD Color / Colour Code #D751BD
This page shows the hex color code for color #d751bd (#D751BD). The colour is a purple tone with 63% saturation and 58% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D751BD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D751BD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 282, 312, and 342 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 312, 72, and 192 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D751BD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 312 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 312 to 357 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 312 with its complement at 132 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 #D751BD
Lightness variations at hue 312 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D751BD
Design Use Cases for #D751BD
Vibrant Brand Color
#D751BD 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 58% lightness, #D751BD 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.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#D751BD falls in the purple spectrum (hue 312). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #D751BD (hue 312) to its complement at hue 132. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 342. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d751bd, #50d76b);
CSS Code for #D751BD
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About Color #D751BD (#D751BD)
#D751BD is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 215 red, 81 green, and 189 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 312 degrees with 63% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D751BD is 133/255 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, 62% magenta, 12% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D751BD against white is 3.62:1 and against black is 5.80:1. 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 5.80:1.
The complementary colour #50D76B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D751BD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AF50D7 and #D75079, 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 #D751BD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D751BD?
- #D751BD is Color #D751BD, a purple color (colour) with RGB(215, 81, 189), HSL(312, 63%, 58%), and CMYK(0%, 62%, 12%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 133/255.
- Is #D751BD accessible for text?
- Against white, #D751BD has a contrast ratio of 3.62:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.80:1 (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 #D751BD?
- The complementary colour is #50D76B (hue 132). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AF50D7 and #D75079. The triadic palette adds #BCD750 and #50BCD7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D751BD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d751bd; or rgb(215, 81, 189); or hsl(312, 63%, 58%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 312 63% 58%; 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.