Color #491237 Color / Colour Code #491237
This page shows the hex color code for color #491237 (#491237). The colour is a pink tone with 60% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #491237 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#491237 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 290, 320, and 350 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 320, 80, and 200 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #491237
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 320 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 320 to 5 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 320 with its complement at 140 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 #491237
Lightness variations at hue 320 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #491237
Design Use Cases for #491237
Vibrant Brand Color
#491237 has a strong 60% 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
#491237 at 18% 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
#491237 is in the pink range (hue 320). 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 #491237 (hue 320) to its complement at hue 140. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 350. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #491237, #124925);
CSS Code for #491237
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Colors visually similar to #491237 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #491237 (#491237)
#491237 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 73 red, 18 green, and 55 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 320 degrees with 60% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #491237 is 39/255 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, 75% magenta, 25% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #491237 against white is 14.74:1 and against black is 1.42:1. 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 #124925 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #491237. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #401249 and #49121C, 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 #491237?
- #491237 is Color #491237, a pink color (colour) with RGB(73, 18, 55), HSL(320, 60%, 18%), and CMYK(0%, 75%, 25%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 39/255.
- Is #491237 accessible for text?
- Against white, #491237 has a contrast ratio of 14.74:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.42:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #491237?
- The complementary colour is #124925 (hue 140). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #401249 and #49121C. The triadic palette adds #374912 and #123749 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #491237 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #491237; or rgb(73, 18, 55); or hsl(320, 60%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 320 60% 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.