Color #514A0D Color / Colour Code #514A0D
This page shows the hex color code for color #514a0d (#514A0D). The colour is a yellow tone with 72% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #514A0D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#514A0D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 24, 54, and 84 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 54, 174, and 294 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #514A0D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 54 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 54 to 99 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 54 with its complement at 234 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 #514A0D
Lightness variations at hue 54 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #514A0D
Design Use Cases for #514A0D
Vibrant Brand Color
#514A0D has a strong 72% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#514A0D at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its yellow character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Attention & Optimism
#514A0D is in the yellow spectrum (hue 54). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #514A0D (hue 54) to its complement at hue 234. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 84. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #514a0d, #0d134f);
CSS Code for #514A0D
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About Color #514A0D (#514A0D)
#514A0D is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 81 red, 74 green, and 13 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 54 degrees with 72% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #514A0D is 69/255 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, 9% magenta, 84% yellow, and 68% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #514A0D against white is 8.99:1 and against black is 2.34:1. 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 #0D134F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #514A0D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4F270D and #354F0D, 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 #514A0D?
- #514A0D is Color #514A0D, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(81, 74, 13), HSL(54, 72%, 18%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 84%, 68%). Its perceived brightness is 69/255.
- Is #514A0D accessible for text?
- Against white, #514A0D has a contrast ratio of 8.99:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.34:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #514A0D?
- The complementary colour is #0D134F (hue 234). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4F270D and #354F0D. The triadic palette adds #0D4F48 and #480D4F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #514A0D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #514a0d; or rgb(81, 74, 13); or hsl(54, 72%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 54 72% 18%; 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.