Color #5B112B Color / Colour Code #5B112B
This page shows the hex color code for color #5b112b (#5B112B). The colour is a pink tone with 69% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #5B112B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#5B112B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 309, 339, and 9 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 339, 99, and 219 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #5B112B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 339 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 339 to 24 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 339 with its complement at 159 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 #5B112B
Lightness variations at hue 339 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #5B112B
Design Use Cases for #5B112B
Vibrant Brand Color
#5B112B has a strong 69% 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
#5B112B at 21% 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
#5B112B is in the pink range (hue 339). 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 #5B112B (hue 339) to its complement at hue 159. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 9. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b112b, #115a41);
CSS Code for #5B112B
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About Color #5B112B (#5B112B)
#5B112B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 91 red, 17 green, and 43 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 339 degrees with 69% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #5B112B is 42/255 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, 81% magenta, 53% yellow, and 64% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #5B112B against white is 13.46:1 and against black is 1.56:1. 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 #115A41 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #5B112B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #5A114F and #5A1C11, 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 #5B112B?
- #5B112B is Color #5B112B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(91, 17, 43), HSL(339, 69%, 21%), and CMYK(0%, 81%, 53%, 64%). Its perceived brightness is 42/255.
- Is #5B112B accessible for text?
- Against white, #5B112B has a contrast ratio of 13.46:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.56:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #5B112B?
- The complementary colour is #115A41 (hue 159). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #5A114F and #5A1C11. The triadic palette adds #2A5A11 and #112A5A for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #5B112B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #5b112b; or rgb(91, 17, 43); or hsl(339, 69%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 339 69% 21%; 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.