Color #745920 Color / Colour Code #745920
This page shows the hex color code for color #745920 (#745920). The colour is a orange tone with 57% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #745920 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#745920 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 11, 41, and 71 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 41, 161, and 281 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #745920
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 41 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 41 to 86 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 41 with its complement at 221 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 #745920
Lightness variations at hue 41 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #745920
Design Use Cases for #745920
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #745920 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
#745920 at 29% 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
#745920 sits in the orange range (hue 41). 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 #745920 (hue 41) to its complement at hue 221. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 71. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #745920, #203a74);
CSS Code for #745920
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About Color #745920 (#745920)
#745920 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 116 red, 89 green, and 32 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 41 degrees with 57% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #745920 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, 23% magenta, 72% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #745920 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 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #203A74 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #745920. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #742F20 and #657420, 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 #745920?
- #745920 is Color #745920, a orange color (colour) with RGB(116, 89, 32), HSL(41, 57%, 29%), and CMYK(0%, 23%, 72%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 91/255.
- Is #745920 accessible for text?
- Against white, #745920 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 #745920?
- The complementary colour is #203A74 (hue 221). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #742F20 and #657420. The triadic palette adds #207459 and #592074 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #745920 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #745920; or rgb(116, 89, 32); or hsl(41, 57%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 41 57% 29%; 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.