Color #DA463E Color / Colour Code #DA463E
This page shows the hex color code for color #da463e (#DA463E). The colour is a red tone with 68% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DA463E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DA463E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 333, 3, and 33 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 3, 123, and 243 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DA463E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 3 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 3 to 48 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 3 with its complement at 183 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 #DA463E
Lightness variations at hue 3 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DA463E
Design Use Cases for #DA463E
Vibrant Brand Color
#DA463E has a strong 68% 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 55% lightness, #DA463E 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
#DA463E falls in the red spectrum (hue 3). 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 #DA463E (hue 3) to its complement at hue 183. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 33. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #da463e, #3ed2da);
CSS Code for #DA463E
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Colors visually similar to #DA463E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DA463E (#DA463E)
#DA463E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 70 green, and 62 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 3 degrees with 68% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DA463E is 113/255 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, 68% magenta, 72% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DA463E against white is 4.26:1 and against black is 4.93:1. 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 4.93:1.
The complementary colour #3ED2DA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DA463E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DA3E84 and #DA943E, 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 #DA463E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DA463E?
- #DA463E is Color #DA463E, a red color (colour) with RGB(218, 70, 62), HSL(3, 68%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 68%, 72%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #DA463E accessible for text?
- Against white, #DA463E has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.93:1 (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 #DA463E?
- The complementary colour is #3ED2DA (hue 183). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DA3E84 and #DA943E. The triadic palette adds #3EDA46 and #463EDA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DA463E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #da463e; or rgb(218, 70, 62); or hsl(3, 68%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 3 68% 55%; 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.