Color #301621 Color / Colour Code #301621
This page shows the hex color code for color #301621 (#301621). The colour is a pink tone with 37% saturation and 14% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #301621 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#301621 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 305, 335, and 5 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 335, 95, and 215 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #301621
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 335 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 335 to 20 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 335 with its complement at 155 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 #301621
Lightness variations at hue 335 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #301621
Design Use Cases for #301621
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #301621 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 14% lightness, #301621 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
#301621 is in the pink range (hue 335). 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 #301621 (hue 335) to its complement at hue 155. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 5. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #301621, #163126);
CSS Code for #301621
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About Color #301621 (#301621)
#301621 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 48 red, 22 green, and 33 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 335 degrees with 37% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #301621 is 31/255 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, 54% magenta, 31% yellow, and 81% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #301621 against white is 16.63:1 and against black is 1.26:1. 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 #163126 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #301621. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #31162F and #311916, 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 #301621?
- #301621 is Color #301621, a pink color (colour) with RGB(48, 22, 33), HSL(335, 37%, 14%), and CMYK(0%, 54%, 31%, 81%). Its perceived brightness is 31/255.
- Is #301621 accessible for text?
- Against white, #301621 has a contrast ratio of 16.63:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.26:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #301621?
- The complementary colour is #163126 (hue 155). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #31162F and #311916. The triadic palette adds #213116 and #162131 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #301621 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #301621; or rgb(48, 22, 33); or hsl(335, 37%, 14%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 335 37% 14%; 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.