Color #980232 Color / Colour Code #980232
This page shows the hex color code for color #980232 (#980232). The colour is a pink tone with 97% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #980232 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#980232 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 311, 341, and 11 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 341, 101, and 221 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #980232
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 341 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 341 to 26 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 341 with its complement at 161 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 #980232
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #980232
Design Use Cases for #980232
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #980232 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 30% lightness, #980232 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
#980232 is in the pink range (hue 341). 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 #980232 (hue 341) to its complement at hue 161. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 11. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #980232, #029768);
CSS Code for #980232
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Colors visually similar to #980232 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #980232 (#980232)
#980232 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 152 red, 2 green, and 50 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 76.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 97% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #980232 is 52/255 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, 99% magenta, 67% yellow, and 40% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #980232 against white is 8.79:1 and against black is 2.39:1. 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 #029768 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #980232. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #97027B and #971E02, 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 #980232?
- #980232 is Color #980232, a pink color (colour) with RGB(152, 2, 50), HSL(341, 97%, 30%), and CMYK(0%, 99%, 67%, 40%). Its perceived brightness is 52/255.
- Is #980232 accessible for text?
- Against white, #980232 has a contrast ratio of 8.79:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.39:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #980232?
- The complementary colour is #029768 (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #97027B and #971E02. The triadic palette adds #319702 and #023197 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #980232 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #980232; or rgb(152, 2, 50); or hsl(341, 97%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 97% 30%; 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.