Color #B41386 Color / Colour Code #B41386
This page shows the hex color code for color #b41386 (#B41386). The colour is a pink tone with 81% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B41386 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B41386 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 287, 317, and 347 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 317, 77, and 197 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B41386
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 317 and saturation at 81%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 317 to 2 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 317 with its complement at 137 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 #B41386
Lightness variations at hue 317 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B41386
Design Use Cases for #B41386
Vibrant Brand Color
#B41386 has a strong 81% 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 39% lightness, #B41386 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
#B41386 is in the pink range (hue 317). 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 #B41386 (hue 317) to its complement at hue 137. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 347. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b41386, #13b441);
CSS Code for #B41386
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About Color #B41386 (#B41386)
#B41386 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 180 red, 19 green, and 134 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 317 degrees with 81% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B41386 is 80/255 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, 26% yellow, and 29% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B41386 against white is 6.22:1 and against black is 3.38:1. 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 #13B441 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B41386. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9113B4 and #B41336, 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 #B41386?
- #B41386 is Color #B41386, a pink color (colour) with RGB(180, 19, 134), HSL(317, 81%, 39%), and CMYK(0%, 89%, 26%, 29%). Its perceived brightness is 80/255.
- Is #B41386 accessible for text?
- Against white, #B41386 has a contrast ratio of 6.22:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.38:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B41386?
- The complementary colour is #13B441 (hue 137). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9113B4 and #B41336. The triadic palette adds #86B413 and #1386B4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B41386 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b41386; or rgb(180, 19, 134); or hsl(317, 81%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 317 81% 39%; 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.