Color #613A29 Color / Colour Code #613A29
This page shows the hex color code for color #613a29 (#613A29). The colour is a orange tone with 41% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #613A29 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#613A29 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 348, 18, and 48 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 18, 138, and 258 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #613A29
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 18 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 18 to 63 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 18 with its complement at 198 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 #613A29
Lightness variations at hue 18 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #613A29
Design Use Cases for #613A29
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #613A29 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
#613A29 at 27% 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
#613A29 sits in the orange range (hue 18). 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 #613A29 (hue 18) to its complement at hue 198. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 48. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #613a29, #295061);
CSS Code for #613A29
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Colors visually similar to #613A29 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #613A29 (#613A29)
#613A29 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 97 red, 58 green, and 41 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 18 degrees with 41% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #613A29 is 68/255 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, 40% magenta, 58% yellow, and 62% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #613A29 against white is 9.79:1 and against black is 2.15:1. 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 #295061 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #613A29. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #612934 and #615629, 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 #613A29?
- #613A29 is Color #613A29, a orange color (colour) with RGB(97, 58, 41), HSL(18, 41%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 40%, 58%, 62%). Its perceived brightness is 68/255.
- Is #613A29 accessible for text?
- Against white, #613A29 has a contrast ratio of 9.79:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.15:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #613A29?
- The complementary colour is #295061 (hue 198). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #612934 and #615629. The triadic palette adds #29613A and #3A2961 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #613A29 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #613a29; or rgb(97, 58, 41); or hsl(18, 41%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 18 41% 27%; 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.