Color #715C19 Color / Colour Code #715C19
This page shows the hex color code for color #715c19 (#715C19). The colour is a yellow tone with 64% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #715C19 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#715C19 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 16, 46, and 76 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 46, 166, and 286 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #715C19
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 46 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 46 to 91 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 46 with its complement at 226 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 #715C19
Lightness variations at hue 46 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #715C19
Design Use Cases for #715C19
Vibrant Brand Color
#715C19 has a strong 64% 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
#715C19 at 27% 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
#715C19 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 46). 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 #715C19 (hue 46) to its complement at hue 226. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 76. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #715c19, #192d71);
CSS Code for #715C19
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About Color #715C19 (#715C19)
#715C19 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 113 red, 92 green, and 25 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 46 degrees with 64% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #715C19 is 91/255 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, 19% magenta, 78% yellow, and 56% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #715C19 against white is 6.47:1 and against black is 3.25:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #192D71 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #715C19. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #713019 and #597119, 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 #715C19?
- #715C19 is Color #715C19, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(113, 92, 25), HSL(46, 64%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 19%, 78%, 56%). Its perceived brightness is 91/255.
- Is #715C19 accessible for text?
- Against white, #715C19 has a contrast ratio of 6.47:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.25:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #715C19?
- The complementary colour is #192D71 (hue 226). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #713019 and #597119. The triadic palette adds #19715C and #5C1971 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #715C19 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #715c19; or rgb(113, 92, 25); or hsl(46, 64%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 46 64% 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.