Color #73173D Color / Colour Code #73173D
This page shows the hex color code for color #73173d (#73173D). The colour is a pink tone with 67% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #73173D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#73173D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 305, 335, and 5 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 335, 95, and 215 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #73173D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 335 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 335 to 20 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 335 with its complement at 155 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 #73173D
Lightness variations at hue 335 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #73173D
Design Use Cases for #73173D
Vibrant Brand Color
#73173D has a strong 67% 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
#73173D 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
#73173D is in the pink range (hue 335). 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 #73173D (hue 335) to its complement at hue 155. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 5. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73173d, #17734d);
CSS Code for #73173D
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About Color #73173D (#73173D)
#73173D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 115 red, 23 green, and 61 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 335 degrees with 67% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #73173D is 55/255 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, 80% magenta, 47% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #73173D against white is 10.94:1 and against black is 1.92:1. 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 #17734D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #73173D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #73176B and #731E17, 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 #73173D?
- #73173D is Color #73173D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(115, 23, 61), HSL(335, 67%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 80%, 47%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 55/255.
- Is #73173D accessible for text?
- Against white, #73173D has a contrast ratio of 10.94:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.92:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #73173D?
- The complementary colour is #17734D (hue 155). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #73176B and #731E17. The triadic palette adds #3D7317 and #173D73 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #73173D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #73173d; or rgb(115, 23, 61); or hsl(335, 67%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 335 67% 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.