Color #710D4E Color / Colour Code #710D4E
This page shows the hex color code for color #710d4e (#710D4E). The colour is a pink tone with 79% saturation and 25% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #710D4E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#710D4E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 291, 321, and 351 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 321, 81, and 201 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #710D4E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 321 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 321 to 6 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 321 with its complement at 141 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 #710D4E
Lightness variations at hue 321 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #710D4E
Design Use Cases for #710D4E
Vibrant Brand Color
#710D4E has a strong 79% 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
#710D4E at 25% 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
#710D4E is in the pink range (hue 321). 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 #710D4E (hue 321) to its complement at hue 141. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 351. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #710d4e, #0d7231);
CSS Code for #710D4E
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About Color #710D4E (#710D4E)
#710D4E is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 113 red, 13 green, and 78 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 321 degrees with 79% saturation and 25% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #710D4E is 50/255 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, 88% magenta, 31% yellow, and 56% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #710D4E against white is 11.23:1 and against black is 1.87:1. 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 #0D7231 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #710D4E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #630D72 and #720D1C, 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 #710D4E?
- #710D4E is Color #710D4E, a pink color (colour) with RGB(113, 13, 78), HSL(321, 79%, 25%), and CMYK(0%, 88%, 31%, 56%). Its perceived brightness is 50/255.
- Is #710D4E accessible for text?
- Against white, #710D4E has a contrast ratio of 11.23:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.87:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #710D4E?
- The complementary colour is #0D7231 (hue 141). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #630D72 and #720D1C. The triadic palette adds #4F720D and #0D4F72 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #710D4E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #710d4e; or rgb(113, 13, 78); or hsl(321, 79%, 25%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 321 79% 25%; 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.