Color #330359 Color / Colour Code #330359
This page shows the hex color code for color #330359 (#330359). The colour is a purple tone with 93% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #330359 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#330359 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 243, 273, and 303 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 273, 33, and 153 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #330359
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 273 and saturation at 93%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 273 to 318 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 273 with its complement at 93 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 #330359
Lightness variations at hue 273 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #330359
Design Use Cases for #330359
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #330359 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#330359 at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its purple character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#330359 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 273). 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 #330359 (hue 273) to its complement at hue 93. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 303. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #330359, #2a5903);
CSS Code for #330359
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About Color #330359 (#330359)
#330359 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 51 red, 3 green, and 89 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 29.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 273 degrees with 93% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #330359 is 27/255 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 43% cyan, 97% magenta, 0% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #330359 against white is 16.18:1 and against black is 1.30:1. 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 #2A5903 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #330359. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #070359 and #590354, 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 #330359?
- #330359 is Color #330359, a purple color (colour) with RGB(51, 3, 89), HSL(273, 93%, 18%), and CMYK(43%, 97%, 0%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 27/255.
- Is #330359 accessible for text?
- Against white, #330359 has a contrast ratio of 16.18:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.30:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #330359?
- The complementary colour is #2A5903 (hue 93). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #070359 and #590354. The triadic palette adds #593203 and #035932 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #330359 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #330359; or rgb(51, 3, 89); or hsl(273, 93%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 273 93% 18%; 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.