Color #DF495E Color / Colour Code #DF495E
This page shows the hex color code for color #df495e (#DF495E). The colour is a red tone with 70% saturation and 58% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF495E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF495E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 322, 352, and 22 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 352, 112, and 232 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF495E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 352 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 352 to 37 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 352 with its complement at 172 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 #DF495E
Lightness variations at hue 352 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF495E
Design Use Cases for #DF495E
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF495E has a strong 70% 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 58% lightness, #DF495E 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
#DF495E falls in the red spectrum (hue 352). 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 #DF495E (hue 352) to its complement at hue 172. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 22. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df495e, #49dfcb);
CSS Code for #DF495E
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Colors visually similar to #DF495E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DF495E (#DF495E)
#DF495E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 73 green, and 94 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 352 degrees with 70% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF495E is 120/255 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, 67% magenta, 58% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF495E against white is 4.00:1 and against black is 5.25:1. 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 5.25:1.
The complementary colour #49DFCB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF495E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF49A8 and #DF8049, 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 #DF495E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF495E?
- #DF495E is Color #DF495E, a red color (colour) with RGB(223, 73, 94), HSL(352, 70%, 58%), and CMYK(0%, 67%, 58%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 120/255.
- Is #DF495E accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF495E has a contrast ratio of 4.00:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.25:1 (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 #DF495E?
- The complementary colour is #49DFCB (hue 172). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF49A8 and #DF8049. The triadic palette adds #5DDF49 and #495DDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF495E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df495e; or rgb(223, 73, 94); or hsl(352, 70%, 58%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 352 70% 58%; 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.