Color #331A0F Color / Colour Code #331A0F
This page shows the hex color code for color #331a0f (#331A0F). The colour is a orange tone with 55% saturation and 13% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #331A0F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#331A0F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 348, 18, and 48 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 18, 138, and 258 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #331A0F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 18 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 18 to 63 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 18 with its complement at 198 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 #331A0F
Lightness variations at hue 18 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #331A0F
Design Use Cases for #331A0F
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #331A0F strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 13% lightness, #331A0F works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#331A0F sits in the orange range (hue 18). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #331A0F (hue 18) to its complement at hue 198. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 48. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #331a0f, #0f2833);
CSS Code for #331A0F
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About Color #331A0F (#331A0F)
#331A0F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 51 red, 26 green, and 15 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 18 degrees with 55% saturation and 13% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #331A0F is 32/255 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, 49% magenta, 71% yellow, and 80% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #331A0F against white is 16.21:1 and against black is 1.30:1. 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 #0F2833 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #331A0F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #330F16 and #332C0F, 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 #331A0F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #331A0F?
- #331A0F is Color #331A0F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(51, 26, 15), HSL(18, 55%, 13%), and CMYK(0%, 49%, 71%, 80%). Its perceived brightness is 32/255.
- Is #331A0F accessible for text?
- Against white, #331A0F has a contrast ratio of 16.21:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.30:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #331A0F?
- The complementary colour is #0F2833 (hue 198). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #330F16 and #332C0F. The triadic palette adds #0F331A and #1A0F33 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #331A0F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #331a0f; or rgb(51, 26, 15); or hsl(18, 55%, 13%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 18 55% 13%; 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.