Color #683103 Color / Colour Code #683103
This page shows the hex color code for color #683103 (#683103). The colour is a orange tone with 94% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #683103 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#683103 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 357, 27, and 57 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 27, 147, and 267 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #683103
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 27 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 27 to 72 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 27 with its complement at 207 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 #683103
Lightness variations at hue 27 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #683103
Design Use Cases for #683103
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #683103 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#683103 at 21% 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
#683103 sits in the orange range (hue 27). 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 #683103 (hue 27) to its complement at hue 207. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 57. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #683103, #033b68);
CSS Code for #683103
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About Color #683103 (#683103)
#683103 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 104 red, 49 green, and 3 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 34.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 27 degrees with 94% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #683103 is 60/255 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, 53% magenta, 97% yellow, and 59% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #683103 against white is 10.35:1 and against black is 2.03:1. 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 #033B68 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #683103. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #680308 and #686303, 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 #683103?
- #683103 is Color #683103, a orange color (colour) with RGB(104, 49, 3), HSL(27, 94%, 21%), and CMYK(0%, 53%, 97%, 59%). Its perceived brightness is 60/255.
- Is #683103 accessible for text?
- Against white, #683103 has a contrast ratio of 10.35:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.03:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #683103?
- The complementary colour is #033B68 (hue 207). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #680308 and #686303. The triadic palette adds #036831 and #310368 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #683103 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #683103; or rgb(104, 49, 3); or hsl(27, 94%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 27 94% 21%; 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.