Color #DF161B Color / Colour Code #DF161B
This page shows the hex color code for color #df161b (#DF161B). The colour is a red tone with 82% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF161B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF161B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 329, 359, and 29 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 359, 119, and 239 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF161B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 359 and saturation at 82%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 359 to 44 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 359 with its complement at 179 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 #DF161B
Lightness variations at hue 359 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF161B
Design Use Cases for #DF161B
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF161B has a strong 82% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #DF161B is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#DF161B falls in the red spectrum (hue 359). 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 #DF161B (hue 359) to its complement at hue 179. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 29. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df161b, #16dfdb);
CSS Code for #DF161B
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DF161B based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #DF161B across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DF161B (#DF161B)
#DF161B is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 22 green, and 27 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 359 degrees with 82% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF161B is 83/255 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, 90% magenta, 88% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF161B against white is 4.92:1 and against black is 4.27:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 34% lightness.
The complementary colour #16DFDB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF161B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF167E and #DF7716, 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 #DF161B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF161B?
- #DF161B is Color #DF161B, a red color (colour) with RGB(223, 22, 27), HSL(359, 82%, 48%), and CMYK(0%, 90%, 88%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 83/255.
- Is #DF161B accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF161B has a contrast ratio of 4.92:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.27:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DF161B?
- The complementary colour is #16DFDB (hue 179). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF167E and #DF7716. The triadic palette adds #19DF16 and #1619DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF161B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df161b; or rgb(223, 22, 27); or hsl(359, 82%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 359 82% 48%; 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.