Color #D760A4 Color / Colour Code #D760A4
This page shows the hex color code for color #d760a4 (#D760A4). The colour is a pink tone with 60% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D760A4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D760A4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 296, 326, and 356 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 326, 86, and 206 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D760A4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 326 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 326 to 11 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 326 with its complement at 146 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 #D760A4
Lightness variations at hue 326 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D760A4
Design Use Cases for #D760A4
Vibrant Brand Color
#D760A4 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 61% lightness, #D760A4 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
#D760A4 is in the pink range (hue 326). 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 #D760A4 (hue 326) to its complement at hue 146. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 356. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d760a4, #60d794);
CSS Code for #D760A4
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About Color #D760A4 (#D760A4)
#D760A4 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 215 red, 96 green, and 164 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 326 degrees with 60% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D760A4 is 139/255 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, 24% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D760A4 against white is 3.44:1 and against black is 6.10:1. 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 6.10:1.
The complementary colour #60D794 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D760A4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CF60D7 and #D76068, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D760A4?
- #D760A4 is Color #D760A4, a pink color (colour) with RGB(215, 96, 164), HSL(326, 60%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 55%, 24%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 139/255.
- Is #D760A4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D760A4 has a contrast ratio of 3.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.10:1 (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 #D760A4?
- The complementary colour is #60D794 (hue 146). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CF60D7 and #D76068. The triadic palette adds #A4D760 and #60A4D7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D760A4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d760a4; or rgb(215, 96, 164); or hsl(326, 60%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 326 60% 61%; 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.