Color #CB0B4E Color / Colour Code #CB0B4E
This page shows the hex color code for color #cb0b4e (#CB0B4E). The colour is a pink tone with 90% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CB0B4E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CB0B4E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 309, 339, and 9 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 339, 99, and 219 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CB0B4E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 339 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 339 to 24 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 339 with its complement at 159 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 #CB0B4E
Lightness variations at hue 339 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CB0B4E
Design Use Cases for #CB0B4E
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #CB0B4E 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 42% lightness, #CB0B4E 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
#CB0B4E is in the pink range (hue 339). 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 #CB0B4E (hue 339) to its complement at hue 159. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 9. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb0b4e, #0bcb88);
CSS Code for #CB0B4E
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About Color #CB0B4E (#CB0B4E)
#CB0B4E is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 203 red, 11 green, and 78 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 18.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 339 degrees with 90% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CB0B4E is 76/255 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, 95% magenta, 62% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CB0B4E against white is 5.68:1 and against black is 3.70:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 29% lightness.
The complementary colour #0BCB88 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CB0B4E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CB0BAF and #CB280B, 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 #CB0B4E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CB0B4E?
- #CB0B4E is Color #CB0B4E, a pink color (colour) with RGB(203, 11, 78), HSL(339, 90%, 42%), and CMYK(0%, 95%, 62%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 76/255.
- Is #CB0B4E accessible for text?
- Against white, #CB0B4E has a contrast ratio of 5.68:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.70:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CB0B4E?
- The complementary colour is #0BCB88 (hue 159). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CB0BAF and #CB280B. The triadic palette adds #4ECB0B and #0B4ECB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CB0B4E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cb0b4e; or rgb(203, 11, 78); or hsl(339, 90%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 339 90% 42%; 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.