Color #695330 Color / Colour Code #695330
This page shows the hex color code for color #695330 (#695330). The colour is a orange tone with 37% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #695330 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#695330 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 7, 37, and 67 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 37, 157, and 277 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #695330
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 37 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 37 to 82 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 37 with its complement at 217 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 #695330
Lightness variations at hue 37 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #695330
Design Use Cases for #695330
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #695330 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 30% lightness, #695330 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#695330 sits in the orange range (hue 37). 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 #695330 (hue 37) to its complement at hue 217. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 67. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #695330, #304669);
CSS Code for #695330
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About Color #695330 (#695330)
#695330 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 105 red, 83 green, and 48 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 37 degrees with 37% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #695330 is 86/255 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, 21% magenta, 54% yellow, and 59% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #695330 against white is 7.29:1 and against black is 2.88:1. 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 #304669 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #695330. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #693730 and #626930, 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 #695330?
- #695330 is Color #695330, a orange color (colour) with RGB(105, 83, 48), HSL(37, 37%, 30%), and CMYK(0%, 21%, 54%, 59%). Its perceived brightness is 86/255.
- Is #695330 accessible for text?
- Against white, #695330 has a contrast ratio of 7.29:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.88:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #695330?
- The complementary colour is #304669 (hue 217). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #693730 and #626930. The triadic palette adds #306953 and #533069 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #695330 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #695330; or rgb(105, 83, 48); or hsl(37, 37%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 37 37% 30%; 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.