Color #DF204D Color / Colour Code #DF204D
This page shows the hex color code for color #df204d (#DF204D). The colour is a red tone with 75% saturation and 50% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF204D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF204D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF204D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 346 to 31 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 346 with its complement at 166 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 #DF204D
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF204D
Design Use Cases for #DF204D
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF204D has a strong 75% 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 50% lightness, #DF204D 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
#DF204D falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). 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 #DF204D (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df204d, #20dfb3);
CSS Code for #DF204D
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DF204D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DF204D across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DF204D (#DF204D)
#DF204D is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 32 green, and 77 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 75% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF204D is 94/255 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, 86% magenta, 65% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF204D against white is 4.72:1 and against black is 4.45:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 35% lightness.
The complementary colour #20DFB3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF204D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF20AC and #DF5320, 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 #DF204D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF204D?
- #DF204D is Color #DF204D, a red color (colour) with RGB(223, 32, 77), HSL(346, 75%, 50%), and CMYK(0%, 86%, 65%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #DF204D accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF204D has a contrast ratio of 4.72:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.45:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DF204D?
- The complementary colour is #20DFB3 (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF20AC and #DF5320. The triadic palette adds #4CDF20 and #204CDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF204D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df204d; or rgb(223, 32, 77); or hsl(346, 75%, 50%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 75% 50%; 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.