Color #DF596A Color / Colour Code #DF596A
This page shows the hex color code for color #df596a (#DF596A). The colour is a red tone with 68% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF596A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF596A 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 #DF596A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 352 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 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 #DF596A
Lightness variations at hue 352 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF596A
Design Use Cases for #DF596A
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF596A 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 61% lightness, #DF596A 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
#DF596A 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 #DF596A (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, #df596a, #58dfcd);
CSS Code for #DF596A
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Colors visually similar to #DF596A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DF596A (#DF596A)
#DF596A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 89 green, and 106 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 352 degrees with 68% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF596A 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, 60% magenta, 52% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF596A against white is 3.64:1 and against black is 5.77:1. 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 5.77:1.
The complementary colour #58DFCD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF596A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF58AE and #DF8A58, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF596A?
- #DF596A is Color #DF596A, a red color (colour) with RGB(223, 89, 106), HSL(352, 68%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 60%, 52%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 131/255.
- Is #DF596A accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF596A has a contrast ratio of 3.64:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.77:1 (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 #DF596A?
- The complementary colour is #58DFCD (hue 172). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF58AE and #DF8A58. The triadic palette adds #6ADF58 and #586ADF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF596A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df596a; or rgb(223, 89, 106); or hsl(352, 68%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 352 68% 61%; 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.