Color #48321B Color / Colour Code #48321B
This page shows the hex color code for color #48321b (#48321B). The colour is a orange tone with 45% saturation and 19% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #48321B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#48321B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 1, 31, and 61 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 31, 151, and 271 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #48321B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 31 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 31 to 76 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 31 with its complement at 211 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 #48321B
Lightness variations at hue 31 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #48321B
Design Use Cases for #48321B
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #48321B 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
#48321B 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
#48321B sits in the orange range (hue 31). 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 #48321B (hue 31) to its complement at hue 211. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 61. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48321b, #1b3046);
CSS Code for #48321B
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About Color #48321B (#48321B)
#48321B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 72 red, 50 green, and 27 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 31 degrees with 45% saturation and 19% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #48321B 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, 31% magenta, 63% yellow, and 72% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #48321B against white is 12.02:1 and against black is 1.75:1. 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 #1B3046 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #48321B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #461B1B and #46461B, 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 #48321B?
- #48321B is Color #48321B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(72, 50, 27), HSL(31, 45%, 19%), and CMYK(0%, 31%, 63%, 72%). Its perceived brightness is 54/255.
- Is #48321B accessible for text?
- Against white, #48321B has a contrast ratio of 12.02:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.75:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #48321B?
- The complementary colour is #1B3046 (hue 211). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #461B1B and #46461B. The triadic palette adds #1B4631 and #311B46 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #48321B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #48321b; or rgb(72, 50, 27); or hsl(31, 45%, 19%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 31 45% 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.