Color #370615 Color / Colour Code #370615
This page shows the hex color code for color #370615 (#370615). The colour is a pink tone with 80% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #370615 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#370615 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 312, 342, and 12 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 342, 102, and 222 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #370615
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 342 to 27 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 342 with its complement at 162 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 #370615
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #370615
Design Use Cases for #370615
Vibrant Brand Color
#370615 has a strong 80% 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 12% lightness, #370615 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
#370615 is in the pink range (hue 342). 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 #370615 (hue 342) to its complement at hue 162. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 12. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #370615, #063728);
CSS Code for #370615
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Colors visually similar to #370615 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #370615 (#370615)
#370615 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 55 red, 6 green, and 21 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 80% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #370615 is 22/255 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, 89% magenta, 62% yellow, and 78% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #370615 against white is 17.51:1 and against black is 1.20:1. 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 #063728 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #370615. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #37062D and #371006, 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 #370615?
- #370615 is Color #370615, a pink color (colour) with RGB(55, 6, 21), HSL(342, 80%, 12%), and CMYK(0%, 89%, 62%, 78%). Its perceived brightness is 22/255.
- Is #370615 accessible for text?
- Against white, #370615 has a contrast ratio of 17.51:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.20:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #370615?
- The complementary colour is #063728 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #37062D and #371006. The triadic palette adds #153706 and #061537 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #370615 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #370615; or rgb(55, 6, 21); or hsl(342, 80%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 80% 12%; 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.