Color #61103B Color / Colour Code #61103B
This page shows the hex color code for color #61103b (#61103B). The colour is a pink tone with 72% saturation and 22% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #61103B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#61103B 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 #61103B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 and saturation at 72%. 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 #61103B
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #61103B
Design Use Cases for #61103B
Vibrant Brand Color
#61103B has a strong 72% 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
#61103B at 22% 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
#61103B 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 #61103B (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, #61103b, #106035);
CSS Code for #61103B
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About Color #61103B (#61103B)
#61103B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 97 red, 16 green, and 59 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 72% saturation and 22% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #61103B is 45/255 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, 84% magenta, 39% yellow, and 62% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #61103B against white is 12.76:1 and against black is 1.65:1. 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 #106035 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #61103B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #5E1060 and #601012, 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 #61103B?
- #61103B is Color #61103B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(97, 16, 59), HSL(328, 72%, 22%), and CMYK(0%, 84%, 39%, 62%). Its perceived brightness is 45/255.
- Is #61103B accessible for text?
- Against white, #61103B has a contrast ratio of 12.76:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.65:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #61103B?
- The complementary colour is #106035 (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #5E1060 and #601012. The triadic palette adds #3B6010 and #103B60 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #61103B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #61103b; or rgb(97, 16, 59); or hsl(328, 72%, 22%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 72% 22%; 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.