Color #130727 Color / Colour Code #130727
This page shows the hex color code for color #130727 (#130727). The colour is a purple tone with 70% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #130727 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#130727 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 233, 263, and 293 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 263, 23, and 143 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #130727
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 263 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 263 to 308 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 263 with its complement at 83 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 #130727
Lightness variations at hue 263 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #130727
Design Use Cases for #130727
Vibrant Brand Color
#130727 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.
Dark Mode Background
At just 9% lightness, #130727 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#130727 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 263). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #130727 (hue 263) to its complement at hue 83. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 293. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #130727, #1b2707);
CSS Code for #130727
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Colors visually similar to #130727 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #130727 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #130727 (#130727)
#130727 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 19 red, 7 green, and 39 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 263 degrees with 70% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #130727 is 14/255 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 51% cyan, 82% magenta, 0% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #130727 against white is 19.31:1 and against black is 1.09:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #1B2707 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #130727. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #070B27 and #230727, 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 #130727?
- #130727 is Color #130727, a purple color (colour) with RGB(19, 7, 39), HSL(263, 70%, 9%), and CMYK(51%, 82%, 0%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 14/255.
- Is #130727 accessible for text?
- Against white, #130727 has a contrast ratio of 19.31:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.09:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #130727?
- The complementary colour is #1B2707 (hue 83). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #070B27 and #230727. The triadic palette adds #271307 and #072713 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #130727 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #130727; or rgb(19, 7, 39); or hsl(263, 70%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 263 70% 9%; 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.