Color #672249 Color / Colour Code #672249
This page shows the hex color code for color #672249 (#672249). The colour is a pink tone with 50% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #672249 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#672249 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 296, 326, and 356 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 326, 86, and 206 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #672249
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 326 and saturation at 50%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 326 to 11 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 326 with its complement at 146 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 #672249
Lightness variations at hue 326 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #672249
Design Use Cases for #672249
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #672249 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#672249 at 27% 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
#672249 is in the pink range (hue 326). 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 #672249 (hue 326) to its complement at hue 146. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 356. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #672249, #226740);
CSS Code for #672249
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About Color #672249 (#672249)
#672249 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 103 red, 34 green, and 73 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 326 degrees with 50% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #672249 is 59/255 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, 67% magenta, 29% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #672249 against white is 11.04:1 and against black is 1.90:1. 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 #226740 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #672249. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #632267 and #672227, 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 #672249?
- #672249 is Color #672249, a pink color (colour) with RGB(103, 34, 73), HSL(326, 50%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 67%, 29%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 59/255.
- Is #672249 accessible for text?
- Against white, #672249 has a contrast ratio of 11.04:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.90:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #672249?
- The complementary colour is #226740 (hue 146). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #632267 and #672227. The triadic palette adds #496722 and #224967 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #672249 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #672249; or rgb(103, 34, 73); or hsl(326, 50%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 326 50% 27%; 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.