Color #616014 Color / Colour Code #616014
This page shows the hex color code for color #616014 (#616014). The colour is a yellow tone with 66% saturation and 23% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #616014 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#616014 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 29, 59, and 89 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 59, 179, and 299 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #616014
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 59 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 59 to 104 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 59 with its complement at 239 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 #616014
Lightness variations at hue 59 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #616014
Design Use Cases for #616014
Vibrant Brand Color
#616014 has a strong 66% 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
#616014 at 23% 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
#616014 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 59). 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 #616014 (hue 59) to its complement at hue 239. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 89. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #616014, #141561);
CSS Code for #616014
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #616014 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #616014 (#616014)
#616014 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 97 red, 96 green, and 20 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 59 degrees with 66% saturation and 23% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #616014 is 88/255 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, 1% magenta, 79% yellow, and 62% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #616014 against white is 6.58:1 and against black is 3.19:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 16% lightness.
The complementary colour #141561 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #616014. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #613914 and #3C6114, 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 #616014?
- #616014 is Color #616014, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(97, 96, 20), HSL(59, 66%, 23%), and CMYK(0%, 1%, 79%, 62%). Its perceived brightness is 88/255.
- Is #616014 accessible for text?
- Against white, #616014 has a contrast ratio of 6.58:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.19:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #616014?
- The complementary colour is #141561 (hue 239). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #613914 and #3C6114. The triadic palette adds #146160 and #601461 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #616014 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #616014; or rgb(97, 96, 20); or hsl(59, 66%, 23%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 59 66% 23%; 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.