Color #DD604F Color / Colour Code #DD604F
This page shows the hex color code for color #dd604f (#DD604F). The colour is a red tone with 68% saturation and 59% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DD604F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DD604F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 337, 7, and 37 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 7, 127, and 247 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DD604F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 7 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 7 to 52 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 7 with its complement at 187 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 #DD604F
Lightness variations at hue 7 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DD604F
Design Use Cases for #DD604F
Vibrant Brand Color
#DD604F 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 59% lightness, #DD604F 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
#DD604F falls in the red spectrum (hue 7). 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 #DD604F (hue 7) to its complement at hue 187. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 37. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dd604f, #4fcdde);
CSS Code for #DD604F
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Colors visually similar to #DD604F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DD604F (#DD604F)
#DD604F is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 96 green, and 79 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 7 degrees with 68% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DD604F 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, 57% magenta, 64% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DD604F against white is 3.58:1 and against black is 5.86:1. 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 5.86:1.
The complementary colour #4FCDDE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DD604F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DE4F86 and #DEA74F, 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 #DD604F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DD604F?
- #DD604F is Color #DD604F, a red color (colour) with RGB(221, 96, 79), HSL(7, 68%, 59%), and CMYK(0%, 57%, 64%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 131/255.
- Is #DD604F accessible for text?
- Against white, #DD604F has a contrast ratio of 3.58:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.86:1 (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 #DD604F?
- The complementary colour is #4FCDDE (hue 187). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DE4F86 and #DEA74F. The triadic palette adds #4FDE60 and #604FDE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DD604F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dd604f; or rgb(221, 96, 79); or hsl(7, 68%, 59%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 7 68% 59%; 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.