Color #971C59 Color / Colour Code #971C59
This page shows the hex color code for color #971c59 (#971C59). The colour is a pink tone with 69% saturation and 35% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #971C59 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#971C59 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 300, 330, and 0 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 330, 90, and 210 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #971C59
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 330 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 330 to 15 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 330 with its complement at 150 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 #971C59
Lightness variations at hue 330 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #971C59
Design Use Cases for #971C59
Vibrant Brand Color
#971C59 has a strong 69% 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 35% lightness, #971C59 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
#971C59 is in the pink range (hue 330). 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 #971C59 (hue 330) to its complement at hue 150. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 0. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #971c59, #1c9759);
CSS Code for #971C59
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About Color #971C59 (#971C59)
#971C59 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 151 red, 28 green, and 89 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 330 degrees with 69% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #971C59 is 72/255 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, 81% magenta, 41% yellow, and 41% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #971C59 against white is 8.00:1 and against black is 2.63:1. 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 #1C9759 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #971C59. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #971C97 and #971C1C, 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 #971C59?
- #971C59 is Color #971C59, a pink color (colour) with RGB(151, 28, 89), HSL(330, 69%, 35%), and CMYK(0%, 81%, 41%, 41%). Its perceived brightness is 72/255.
- Is #971C59 accessible for text?
- Against white, #971C59 has a contrast ratio of 8.00:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.63:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #971C59?
- The complementary colour is #1C9759 (hue 150). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #971C97 and #971C1C. The triadic palette adds #59971C and #1C5997 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #971C59 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #971c59; or rgb(151, 28, 89); or hsl(330, 69%, 35%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 330 69% 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.