Color #46102D Color / Colour Code #46102D
This page shows the hex color code for color #46102d (#46102D). The colour is a pink tone with 63% saturation and 17% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #46102D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#46102D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #46102D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 328 to 13 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 328 with its complement at 148 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 #46102D
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #46102D
Design Use Cases for #46102D
Vibrant Brand Color
#46102D has a strong 63% 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#46102D at 17% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its pink character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Playfulness & Compassion
#46102D is in the pink range (hue 328). 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 #46102D (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #46102d, #10472a);
CSS Code for #46102D
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About Color #46102D (#46102D)
#46102D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 70 red, 16 green, and 45 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 63% saturation and 17% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #46102D is 35/255 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, 77% magenta, 36% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #46102D against white is 15.30:1 and against black is 1.37:1. 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 #10472A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #46102D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #451047 and #471012, 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 #46102D?
- #46102D is Color #46102D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(70, 16, 45), HSL(328, 63%, 17%), and CMYK(0%, 77%, 36%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 35/255.
- Is #46102D accessible for text?
- Against white, #46102D has a contrast ratio of 15.30:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.37:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #46102D?
- The complementary colour is #10472A (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #451047 and #471012. The triadic palette adds #2D4710 and #102D47 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #46102D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #46102d; or rgb(70, 16, 45); or hsl(328, 63%, 17%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 63% 17%; 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.