Color #DE686E Color / Colour Code #DE686E
This page shows the hex color code for color #de686e (#DE686E). The colour is a red tone with 64% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DE686E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DE686E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 327, 357, and 27 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 357, 117, and 237 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DE686E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 357 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 357 to 42 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 357 with its complement at 177 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 #DE686E
Lightness variations at hue 357 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DE686E
Design Use Cases for #DE686E
Vibrant Brand Color
#DE686E has a strong 64% 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 64% lightness, #DE686E 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
#DE686E falls in the red spectrum (hue 357). 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 #DE686E (hue 357) to its complement at hue 177. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 27. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #de686e, #68ded8);
CSS Code for #DE686E
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Colors visually similar to #DE686E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DE686E (#DE686E)
#DE686E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 104 green, and 110 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 357 degrees with 64% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DE686E is 140/255 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, 53% magenta, 50% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DE686E against white is 3.33:1 and against black is 6.31:1. 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 6.31:1.
The complementary colour #68DED8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DE686E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DE68A9 and #DE9D68, 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 #DE686E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DE686E?
- #DE686E is Color #DE686E, a red color (colour) with RGB(222, 104, 110), HSL(357, 64%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 53%, 50%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 140/255.
- Is #DE686E accessible for text?
- Against white, #DE686E has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.31:1 (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 #DE686E?
- The complementary colour is #68DED8 (hue 177). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DE68A9 and #DE9D68. The triadic palette adds #6EDE68 and #686EDE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DE686E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #de686e; or rgb(222, 104, 110); or hsl(357, 64%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 357 64% 64%; 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.