Color #2A0320 Color / Colour Code #2A0320
This page shows the hex color code for color #2a0320 (#2A0320). The colour is a pink tone with 87% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2A0320 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2A0320 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 285, 315, and 345 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 315, 75, and 195 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2A0320
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 315 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 315 to 0 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 315 with its complement at 135 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 #2A0320
Lightness variations at hue 315 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2A0320
Design Use Cases for #2A0320
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #2A0320 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.
Dark Mode Background
At just 9% lightness, #2A0320 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#2A0320 is in the pink range (hue 315). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2A0320 (hue 315) to its complement at hue 135. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 345. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a0320, #032b0d);
CSS Code for #2A0320
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About Color #2A0320 (#2A0320)
#2A0320 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 42 red, 3 green, and 32 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 14.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 315 degrees with 87% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2A0320 is 18/255 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 0% cyan, 93% magenta, 24% yellow, and 84% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2A0320 against white is 18.55:1 and against black is 1.13:1. 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 #032B0D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2A0320. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #21032B and #2B030D, 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 #2A0320?
- #2A0320 is Color #2A0320, a pink color (colour) with RGB(42, 3, 32), HSL(315, 87%, 9%), and CMYK(0%, 93%, 24%, 84%). Its perceived brightness is 18/255.
- Is #2A0320 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2A0320 has a contrast ratio of 18.55:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.13:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2A0320?
- The complementary colour is #032B0D (hue 135). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #21032B and #2B030D. The triadic palette adds #212B03 and #03212B for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2A0320 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2a0320; or rgb(42, 3, 32); or hsl(315, 87%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 315 87% 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.