#D04B60 color
The hex color #D04B60 is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 29.4% green and 37.6% blue (208, 75, 96).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 59% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 64% magenta, 54% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Cranberry Splash (#DA5265), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.86:1).
#D04B60 color codes
| HEX | #D04B60 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 75, 96) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 29.4%, 37.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 59%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 64%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 64%, 54%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.03, 53.94, 16.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.03, 56.45, 17.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.642, 19.291, 13.174) | |
| Decimal | 13650784 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D04B60, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D04B60 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #D04B60 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D04B60 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6860Protanopia
no red cones#8d845dDeuteranopia
no green cones#e33353Tritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d04b60; }
.text { color: #d04b60; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d04b60; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 75 96 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d04b60, #d0794b); }
Similar colors
#da5265Cranberry Splash#cb4154Brick Red#cd526cCabaret#cc4466Paper Hearts#d75969Dragon Fruit#e4445eParadise Pink#c24359Saffron Desires#cf5570Strawberry Moon
Questions
- What color is #D04B60?
- #D04B60 is a moderate red, closest to the named color Cranberry Splash. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D04B60?
- The RGB value is 208, 75, 96: 208 red, 75 green and 96 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D04B60?
- The complementary color is #4BD0BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D04B60?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.86:1 and white text 4.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.