Color #DD5A67 Color / Colour Code #DD5A67
This page shows the hex color code for color #dd5a67 (#DD5A67). The colour is a red tone with 66% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DD5A67 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DD5A67 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DD5A67
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 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 354 with its complement at 174 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 #DD5A67
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DD5A67
Design Use Cases for #DD5A67
Vibrant Brand Color
#DD5A67 has a strong 66% 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, #DD5A67 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
#DD5A67 falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). 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 #DD5A67 (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dd5a67, #5addd0);
CSS Code for #DD5A67
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About Color #DD5A67 (#DD5A67)
#DD5A67 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 90 green, and 103 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 66% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DD5A67 is 131/255 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, 59% magenta, 53% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DD5A67 against white is 3.66:1 and against black is 5.73:1. 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 5.73:1.
The complementary colour #5ADDD0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DD5A67. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DD5AA9 and #DD8E5A, 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 #DD5A67
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DD5A67?
- #DD5A67 is Color #DD5A67, a red color (colour) with RGB(221, 90, 103), HSL(354, 66%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 59%, 53%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 131/255.
- Is #DD5A67 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DD5A67 has a contrast ratio of 3.66:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.73:1 (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 #DD5A67?
- The complementary colour is #5ADDD0 (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DD5AA9 and #DD8E5A. The triadic palette adds #67DD5A and #5A67DD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DD5A67 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dd5a67; or rgb(221, 90, 103); or hsl(354, 66%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 66% 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.