Color #59330F Color / Colour Code #59330F
This page shows the hex color code for color #59330f (#59330F). The colour is a orange tone with 71% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #59330F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#59330F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 359, 29, and 59 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 29, 149, and 269 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #59330F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 29 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 29 to 74 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 29 with its complement at 209 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 #59330F
Lightness variations at hue 29 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #59330F
Design Use Cases for #59330F
Vibrant Brand Color
#59330F has a strong 71% 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
#59330F at 20% 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
#59330F sits in the orange range (hue 29). 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 #59330F (hue 29) to its complement at hue 209. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 59. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #59330f, #0f3457);
CSS Code for #59330F
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About Color #59330F (#59330F)
#59330F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 89 red, 51 green, and 15 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 29 degrees with 71% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #59330F is 58/255 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, 43% magenta, 83% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #59330F against white is 11.02:1 and against black is 1.91:1. 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 #0F3457 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #59330F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #570F10 and #57560F, 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 #59330F?
- #59330F is Color #59330F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(89, 51, 15), HSL(29, 71%, 20%), and CMYK(0%, 43%, 83%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 58/255.
- Is #59330F accessible for text?
- Against white, #59330F has a contrast ratio of 11.02:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.91:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #59330F?
- The complementary colour is #0F3457 (hue 209). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #570F10 and #57560F. The triadic palette adds #0F5732 and #320F57 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #59330F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #59330f; or rgb(89, 51, 15); or hsl(29, 71%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 29 71% 20%; 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.