Color #862D61 Color / Colour Code #862D61
This page shows the hex color code for color #862d61 (#862D61). The colour is a pink tone with 50% saturation and 35% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #862D61 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#862D61 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 295, 325, and 355 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 325, 85, and 205 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #862D61
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 325 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 325 to 10 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 325 with its complement at 145 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 #862D61
Lightness variations at hue 325 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #862D61
Design Use Cases for #862D61
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #862D61 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 35% lightness, #862D61 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#862D61 is in the pink range (hue 325). 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 #862D61 (hue 325) to its complement at hue 145. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 355. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #862d61, #2d8652);
CSS Code for #862D61
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About Color #862D61 (#862D61)
#862D61 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 134 red, 45 green, and 97 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 325 degrees with 50% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #862D61 is 78/255 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, 66% magenta, 28% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #862D61 against white is 8.20:1 and against black is 2.56:1. 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 #2D8652 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #862D61. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #7E2D86 and #862D34, 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 #862D61?
- #862D61 is Color #862D61, a pink color (colour) with RGB(134, 45, 97), HSL(325, 50%, 35%), and CMYK(0%, 66%, 28%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 78/255.
- Is #862D61 accessible for text?
- Against white, #862D61 has a contrast ratio of 8.20:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.56:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #862D61?
- The complementary colour is #2D8652 (hue 145). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #7E2D86 and #862D34. The triadic palette adds #61862D and #2D6186 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #862D61 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #862d61; or rgb(134, 45, 97); or hsl(325, 50%, 35%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 325 50% 35%; 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.