Color #950951 Color / Colour Code #950951
This page shows the hex color code for color #950951 (#950951). The colour is a pink tone with 89% saturation and 31% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #950951 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#950951 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 299, 329, and 359 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 329, 89, and 209 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #950951
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 329 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 329 to 14 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 329 with its complement at 149 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 #950951
Lightness variations at hue 329 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #950951
Design Use Cases for #950951
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #950951 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 31% lightness, #950951 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
#950951 is in the pink range (hue 329). 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 #950951 (hue 329) to its complement at hue 149. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 359. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #950951, #09954d);
CSS Code for #950951
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About Color #950951 (#950951)
#950951 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 149 red, 9 green, and 81 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 16.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 329 degrees with 89% saturation and 31% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #950951 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, 94% magenta, 46% yellow, and 42% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #950951 against white is 8.62:1 and against black is 2.44:1. 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 #09954D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #950951. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #930995 and #95090B, 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.
How to Explore Color #950951
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #950951?
- #950951 is Color #950951, a pink color (colour) with RGB(149, 9, 81), HSL(329, 89%, 31%), and CMYK(0%, 94%, 46%, 42%). Its perceived brightness is 59/255.
- Is #950951 accessible for text?
- Against white, #950951 has a contrast ratio of 8.62:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.44:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #950951?
- The complementary colour is #09954D (hue 149). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #930995 and #95090B. The triadic palette adds #519509 and #095195 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #950951 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #950951; or rgb(149, 9, 81); or hsl(329, 89%, 31%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 329 89% 31%; 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.