Color #DA205C Color / Colour Code #DA205C
This page shows the hex color code for color #da205c (#DA205C). The colour is a pink tone with 74% saturation and 49% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DA205C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DA205C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 311, 341, and 11 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 341, 101, and 221 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DA205C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 341 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 341 to 26 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 341 with its complement at 161 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 #DA205C
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DA205C
Design Use Cases for #DA205C
Vibrant Brand Color
#DA205C has a strong 74% 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 49% lightness, #DA205C 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
#DA205C is in the pink range (hue 341). 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 #DA205C (hue 341) to its complement at hue 161. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 11. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #da205c, #20d99f);
CSS Code for #DA205C
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About Color #DA205C (#DA205C)
#DA205C is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 32 green, and 92 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 74% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DA205C 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, 85% magenta, 58% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DA205C 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 #20D99F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DA205C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D920B8 and #D94220, 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 #DA205C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DA205C?
- #DA205C is Color #DA205C, a pink color (colour) with RGB(218, 32, 92), HSL(341, 74%, 49%), and CMYK(0%, 85%, 58%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #DA205C accessible for text?
- Against white, #DA205C 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 #DA205C?
- The complementary colour is #20D99F (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D920B8 and #D94220. The triadic palette adds #5BD920 and #205BD9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DA205C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #da205c; or rgb(218, 32, 92); or hsl(341, 74%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 74% 49%; 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.