Color #95259D Color / Colour Code #95259D
This page shows the hex color code for color #95259d (#95259D). The colour is a purple tone with 62% saturation and 38% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #95259D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#95259D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 266, 296, and 326 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 296, 56, and 176 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #95259D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 296 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 296 to 341 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 296 with its complement at 116 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 #95259D
Lightness variations at hue 296 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #95259D
Design Use Cases for #95259D
Vibrant Brand Color
#95259D has a strong 62% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 38% lightness, #95259D 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.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#95259D falls in the purple spectrum (hue 296). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #95259D (hue 296) to its complement at hue 116. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 326. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #95259d, #2d9d25);
CSS Code for #95259D
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About Color #95259D (#95259D)
#95259D is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 149 red, 37 green, and 157 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 296 degrees with 62% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #95259D is 84/255 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 5% cyan, 76% magenta, 0% yellow, and 38% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #95259D against white is 6.93:1 and against black is 3.03:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 27% lightness.
The complementary colour #2D9D25 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #95259D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #59259D and #9D2569, 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 #95259D?
- #95259D is Color #95259D, a purple color (colour) with RGB(149, 37, 157), HSL(296, 62%, 38%), and CMYK(5%, 76%, 0%, 38%). Its perceived brightness is 84/255.
- Is #95259D accessible for text?
- Against white, #95259D has a contrast ratio of 6.93:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.03:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #95259D?
- The complementary colour is #2D9D25 (hue 116). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #59259D and #9D2569. The triadic palette adds #9D9525 and #259D95 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #95259D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #95259d; or rgb(149, 37, 157); or hsl(296, 62%, 38%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 296 62% 38%; 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.