Color #44331E Color / Colour Code #44331E
This page shows the hex color code for color #44331e (#44331E). The colour is a orange tone with 39% saturation and 19% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #44331E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#44331E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 3, 33, and 63 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 33, 153, and 273 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #44331E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 33 and saturation at 39%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 33 to 78 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 33 with its complement at 213 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 #44331E
Lightness variations at hue 33 and 39% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #44331E
Design Use Cases for #44331E
Balanced UI Color
At 39% saturation, #44331E 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
#44331E at 19% 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
#44331E sits in the orange range (hue 33). 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 #44331E (hue 33) to its complement at hue 213. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 63. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #44331e, #1e2f43);
CSS Code for #44331E
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About Color #44331E (#44331E)
#44331E is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 68 red, 51 green, and 30 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 33 degrees with 39% saturation and 19% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #44331E is 54/255 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, 25% magenta, 56% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #44331E against white is 12.08:1 and against black is 1.74:1. 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 #1E2F43 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #44331E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #431F1E and #41431E, 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 #44331E?
- #44331E is Color #44331E, a orange color (colour) with RGB(68, 51, 30), HSL(33, 39%, 19%), and CMYK(0%, 25%, 56%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 54/255.
- Is #44331E accessible for text?
- Against white, #44331E has a contrast ratio of 12.08:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.74:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #44331E?
- The complementary colour is #1E2F43 (hue 213). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #431F1E and #41431E. The triadic palette adds #1E4332 and #321E43 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #44331E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #44331e; or rgb(68, 51, 30); or hsl(33, 39%, 19%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 33 39% 19%; 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.