Color #A0184E Color / Colour Code #A0184E
This page shows the hex color code for color #a0184e (#A0184E). The colour is a pink tone with 74% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #A0184E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#A0184E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 306, 336, and 6 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 336, 96, and 216 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #A0184E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 336 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 336 to 21 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 336 with its complement at 156 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 #A0184E
Lightness variations at hue 336 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #A0184E
Design Use Cases for #A0184E
Vibrant Brand Color
#A0184E has a strong 74% 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 36% lightness, #A0184E 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
#A0184E is in the pink range (hue 336). 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 #A0184E (hue 336) to its complement at hue 156. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 6. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a0184e, #18a069);
CSS Code for #A0184E
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About Color #A0184E (#A0184E)
#A0184E is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 160 red, 24 green, and 78 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 336 degrees with 74% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #A0184E is 71/255 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, 85% magenta, 51% yellow, and 37% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #A0184E against white is 7.68:1 and against black is 2.74:1. 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 #18A069 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #A0184E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A01892 and #A02518, 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 #A0184E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #A0184E?
- #A0184E is Color #A0184E, a pink color (colour) with RGB(160, 24, 78), HSL(336, 74%, 36%), and CMYK(0%, 85%, 51%, 37%). Its perceived brightness is 71/255.
- Is #A0184E accessible for text?
- Against white, #A0184E has a contrast ratio of 7.68:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.74:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #A0184E?
- The complementary colour is #18A069 (hue 156). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A01892 and #A02518. The triadic palette adds #4EA018 and #184EA0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #A0184E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #a0184e; or rgb(160, 24, 78); or hsl(336, 74%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 336 74% 36%; 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.