Color #DF686F Color / Colour Code #DF686F
This page shows the hex color code for color #df686f (#DF686F). The colour is a red tone with 65% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF686F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF686F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 326, 356, and 26 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 356, 116, and 236 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF686F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 356 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 356 to 41 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 356 with its complement at 176 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 #DF686F
Lightness variations at hue 356 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF686F
Design Use Cases for #DF686F
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF686F has a strong 65% 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, #DF686F 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
#DF686F falls in the red spectrum (hue 356). 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 #DF686F (hue 356) to its complement at hue 176. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 26. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df686f, #68dfd7);
CSS Code for #DF686F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DF686F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DF686F across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DF686F (#DF686F)
#DF686F is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 104 green, and 111 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 356 degrees with 65% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF686F 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 #DF686F against white is 3.31:1 and against black is 6.35:1. 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 6.35:1.
The complementary colour #68DFD7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF686F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF68AB and #DF9B68, 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 #DF686F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF686F?
- #DF686F is Color #DF686F, a red color (colour) with RGB(223, 104, 111), HSL(356, 65%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 53%, 50%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 140/255.
- Is #DF686F accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF686F has a contrast ratio of 3.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.35:1 (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 #DF686F?
- The complementary colour is #68DFD7 (hue 176). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF68AB and #DF9B68. The triadic palette adds #6FDF68 and #686FDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF686F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df686f; or rgb(223, 104, 111); or hsl(356, 65%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 356 65% 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.