Color #382E1A Color / Colour Code #382E1A
This page shows the hex color code for color #382e1a (#382E1A). The colour is a orange tone with 37% saturation and 16% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #382E1A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#382E1A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 10, 40, and 70 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 40, 160, and 280 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #382E1A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 40 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 40 to 85 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 40 with its complement at 220 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 #382E1A
Lightness variations at hue 40 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #382E1A
Design Use Cases for #382E1A
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #382E1A 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#382E1A at 16% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its orange character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#382E1A sits in the orange range (hue 40). 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 #382E1A (hue 40) to its complement at hue 220. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 70. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #382e1a, #1a2438);
CSS Code for #382E1A
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About Color #382E1A (#382E1A)
#382E1A is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 56 red, 46 green, and 26 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 40 degrees with 37% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #382E1A is 47/255 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, 18% magenta, 54% yellow, and 78% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #382E1A against white is 13.34:1 and against black is 1.57:1. 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 #1A2438 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #382E1A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #381F1A and #33381A, 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 #382E1A?
- #382E1A is Color #382E1A, a orange color (colour) with RGB(56, 46, 26), HSL(40, 37%, 16%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 54%, 78%). Its perceived brightness is 47/255.
- Is #382E1A accessible for text?
- Against white, #382E1A has a contrast ratio of 13.34:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.57:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #382E1A?
- The complementary colour is #1A2438 (hue 220). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #381F1A and #33381A. The triadic palette adds #1A382E and #2E1A38 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #382E1A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #382e1a; or rgb(56, 46, 26); or hsl(40, 37%, 16%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 40 37% 16%; 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.