Color #CB15A0 Color / Colour Code #CB15A0
This page shows the hex color code for color #cb15a0 (#CB15A0). The colour is a purple tone with 81% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CB15A0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CB15A0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 284, 314, and 344 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 314, 74, and 194 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CB15A0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 314 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 314 to 359 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 314 with its complement at 134 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 #CB15A0
Lightness variations at hue 314 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CB15A0
Design Use Cases for #CB15A0
Vibrant Brand Color
#CB15A0 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 44% lightness, #CB15A0 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.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#CB15A0 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 314). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CB15A0 (hue 314) to its complement at hue 134. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 344. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb15a0, #15cb40);
CSS Code for #CB15A0
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Colors visually similar to #CB15A0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CB15A0 (#CB15A0)
#CB15A0 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 203 red, 21 green, and 160 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 314 degrees with 81% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CB15A0 is 91/255 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, 90% magenta, 21% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CB15A0 against white is 5.06:1 and against black is 4.15:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 31% lightness.
The complementary colour #15CB40 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CB15A0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9B15CB and #CB1546, 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 #CB15A0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CB15A0?
- #CB15A0 is Color #CB15A0, a purple color (colour) with RGB(203, 21, 160), HSL(314, 81%, 44%), and CMYK(0%, 90%, 21%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 91/255.
- Is #CB15A0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CB15A0 has a contrast ratio of 5.06:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.15:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CB15A0?
- The complementary colour is #15CB40 (hue 134). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9B15CB and #CB1546. The triadic palette adds #A1CB15 and #15A1CB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CB15A0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cb15a0; or rgb(203, 21, 160); or hsl(314, 81%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 314 81% 44%; 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.