Color #97117A Color / Colour Code #97117A
This page shows the hex color code for color #97117a (#97117A). The colour is a purple tone with 80% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #97117A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#97117A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 283, 313, and 343 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 313, 73, and 193 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #97117A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 313 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 313 to 358 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 313 with its complement at 133 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 #97117A
Lightness variations at hue 313 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #97117A
Design Use Cases for #97117A
Vibrant Brand Color
#97117A has a strong 80% 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 33% lightness, #97117A 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
#97117A falls in the purple spectrum (hue 313). 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 #97117A (hue 313) to its complement at hue 133. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 343. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #97117a, #11972e);
CSS Code for #97117A
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About Color #97117A (#97117A)
#97117A is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 151 red, 17 green, and 122 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 313 degrees with 80% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #97117A is 69/255 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, 89% magenta, 19% yellow, and 41% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #97117A against white is 7.84:1 and against black is 2.68:1. 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 #11972E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #97117A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #711197 and #971137, 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 #97117A?
- #97117A is Color #97117A, a purple color (colour) with RGB(151, 17, 122), HSL(313, 80%, 33%), and CMYK(0%, 89%, 19%, 41%). Its perceived brightness is 69/255.
- Is #97117A accessible for text?
- Against white, #97117A has a contrast ratio of 7.84:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.68:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #97117A?
- The complementary colour is #11972E (hue 133). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #711197 and #971137. The triadic palette adds #7A9711 and #117A97 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #97117A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #97117a; or rgb(151, 17, 122); or hsl(313, 80%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 313 80% 33%; 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.