Jazzberry Jam

HEX: #A50B5E | Modern Palette

On White
7.47:1
PASS
On Black
2.81:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#A50B5E
RGB
165, 11, 94
HSL
327°, 87% ,34%
CMYK
0, 93, 43, 35

About Jazzberry Jam

Jazzberry Jam (#A50B5E) is a color with RGB(165, 11, 94) and HSL(327.7°, 87.5%, 34.5%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0BA552, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #5EA50B and #0B5EA5. The name comes from Jazzberry Jam (English).

  • HEX: #A50B5E
  • RGB: 165, 11, 94
  • HSL: 327.7°, 87.5%, 34.5%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0BA552
  • Triadic colors: #5EA50B, #0B5EA5
  • The name comes from Jazzberry Jam (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #A50B5E from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5E5E5B
Protanopia #3B3B5F
Tritanopia #A22323
Achromatopsia #555555

Frequently Asked Questions

Jazzberry Jam (#A50B5E) is a color with RGB(165, 11, 94) and HSL(327.7°, 87.5%, 34.5%).

#A50B5E pairs strongly with #0BA552 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#A50B5E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#A50B5E is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Jazzberry Jam is linked to Jazzberry Jam from English, meaning A playful, invented name for a color, combining 'jazz' (suggesting vibrancy, improvisation, and a certain coolness) with 'berry jam' (evoking the deep, rich, often reddish-purple color of berry preserves)..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Jazzberry Jam
Meaning A playful, invented name for a color, combining 'jazz' (suggesting vibrancy, improvisation, and a certain coolness) with 'berry jam' (evoking the deep, rich, often reddish-purple color of berry preserves).
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color 'Jazzberry Jam' was introduced by Crayola in 1998 as part of their crayon color palette. Crayola is known for creating imaginative and evocative names for their colors, often combining familiar concepts to create something new and memorable. 'Jazzberry Jam' fits this pattern perfectly, aiming to capture a specific shade of magenta-purple with a lively, almost musical feel.

First Recorded Use

1998

Cultural Associations

As a Crayola color, 'Jazzberry Jam' is primarily recognized within the context of art supplies, particularly by children and artists who grew up with Crayola crayons. It doesn't have deep historical or cultural roots outside of its commercial introduction, but it contributes to the broader cultural lexicon of color names that are playful and descriptive. The 'jazz' element might subtly link it to concepts of creativity and spontaneity, while 'jam' grounds it in a familiar, appealing food item.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #A50B5E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #A50B5E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #A50B5E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #A50B5E,
        #0BA552
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #A50B5E,
        #0BA552
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$jazzberry-jam: #A50B5E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$jazzberry-jam-r: 165;
$jazzberry-jam-g: 11;
$jazzberry-jam-b: 94;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $jazzberry-jam;
    color: rgba($jazzberry-jam-r, $jazzberry-jam-g, $jazzberry-jam-b, 0.8);
}