Color #FD8D74 Color / Colour Code #FD8D74
This page shows the hex color code for color #fd8d74 (#FD8D74). The colour is a red tone with 97% saturation and 72% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FD8D74 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FD8D74 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 341, 11, and 41 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 11, 131, and 251 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FD8D74
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 11 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 11 to 56 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 11 with its complement at 191 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 #FD8D74
Lightness variations at hue 11 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FD8D74
Design Use Cases for #FD8D74
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #FD8D74 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#FD8D74 at 72% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FD8D74 falls in the red spectrum (hue 11). 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 #FD8D74 (hue 11) to its complement at hue 191. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 41. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fd8d74, #72e3fd);
CSS Code for #FD8D74
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About Color #FD8D74 (#FD8D74)
#FD8D74 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 141 green, and 116 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 11 degrees with 97% saturation and 72% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FD8D74 is 172/255 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, 44% magenta, 54% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FD8D74 against white is 2.27:1 and against black is 9.24:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.24:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #72E3FD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FD8D74. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FD729E and #FDD172, 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 #FD8D74?
- #FD8D74 is Color #FD8D74, a red color (colour) with RGB(253, 141, 116), HSL(11, 97%, 72%), and CMYK(0%, 44%, 54%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 172/255.
- Is #FD8D74 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FD8D74 has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.24:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FD8D74?
- The complementary colour is #72E3FD (hue 191). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FD729E and #FDD172. The triadic palette adds #72FD8C and #8C72FD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FD8D74 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fd8d74; or rgb(253, 141, 116); or hsl(11, 97%, 72%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 11 97% 72%; 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.