Color #D91C6D Color / Colour Code #D91C6D
This page shows the hex color code for color #d91c6d (#D91C6D). The colour is a pink tone with 77% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D91C6D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D91C6D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 304, 334, and 4 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 334, 94, and 214 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D91C6D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 334 and saturation at 77%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 334 to 19 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 334 with its complement at 154 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 #D91C6D
Lightness variations at hue 334 and 77% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D91C6D
Design Use Cases for #D91C6D
Vibrant Brand Color
#D91C6D has a strong 77% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #D91C6D is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#D91C6D is in the pink range (hue 334). 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 #D91C6D (hue 334) to its complement at hue 154. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 4. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d91c6d, #1cd987);
CSS Code for #D91C6D
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D91C6D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D91C6D (#D91C6D)
#D91C6D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 217 red, 28 green, and 109 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 334 degrees with 77% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D91C6D is 94/255 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, 87% magenta, 50% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D91C6D against white is 4.84:1 and against black is 4.34:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 34% lightness.
The complementary colour #1CD987 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D91C6D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D91CCC and #D9291C, 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 #D91C6D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D91C6D?
- #D91C6D is Color #D91C6D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(217, 28, 109), HSL(334, 77%, 48%), and CMYK(0%, 87%, 50%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #D91C6D accessible for text?
- Against white, #D91C6D has a contrast ratio of 4.84:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.34:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D91C6D?
- The complementary colour is #1CD987 (hue 154). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D91CCC and #D9291C. The triadic palette adds #6ED91C and #1C6ED9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D91C6D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d91c6d; or rgb(217, 28, 109); or hsl(334, 77%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 334 77% 48%; 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.