Color #DA2950 Color / Colour Code #DA2950
This page shows the hex color code for color #da2950 (#DA2950). The colour is a red tone with 71% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DA2950 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DA2950 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 317, 347, and 17 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 347, 107, and 227 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DA2950
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 347 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 347 to 32 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 347 with its complement at 167 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 #DA2950
Lightness variations at hue 347 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DA2950
Design Use Cases for #DA2950
Vibrant Brand Color
#DA2950 has a strong 71% 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 51% lightness, #DA2950 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
#DA2950 falls in the red spectrum (hue 347). 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 #DA2950 (hue 347) to its complement at hue 167. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 17. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #da2950, #29dbb4);
CSS Code for #DA2950
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Colors visually similar to #DA2950 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #DA2950 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DA2950 (#DA2950)
#DA2950 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 41 green, and 80 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 347 degrees with 71% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DA2950 is 98/255 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, 81% magenta, 63% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DA2950 against white is 4.76:1 and against black is 4.41:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 36% lightness.
The complementary colour #29DBB4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DA2950. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB29A8 and #DB5C29, 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 #DA2950
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DA2950?
- #DA2950 is Color #DA2950, a red color (colour) with RGB(218, 41, 80), HSL(347, 71%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 81%, 63%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 98/255.
- Is #DA2950 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DA2950 has a contrast ratio of 4.76:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.41:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DA2950?
- The complementary colour is #29DBB4 (hue 167). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB29A8 and #DB5C29. The triadic palette adds #50DB29 and #2950DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DA2950 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #da2950; or rgb(218, 41, 80); or hsl(347, 71%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 347 71% 51%; 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.