Color #755D3D Color / Colour Code #755D3D
This page shows the hex color code for color #755d3d (#755D3D). The colour is a orange tone with 31% saturation and 35% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #755D3D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#755D3D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 4, 34, and 64 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 34, 154, and 274 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #755D3D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 34 to 79 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 34 with its complement at 214 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 #755D3D
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #755D3D
Design Use Cases for #755D3D
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #755D3D 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 35% lightness, #755D3D 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
#755D3D sits in the orange range (hue 34). 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 #755D3D (hue 34) to its complement at hue 214. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 64. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #755d3d, #3e5675);
CSS Code for #755D3D
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About Color #755D3D (#755D3D)
#755D3D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 117 red, 93 green, and 61 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 31% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #755D3D is 97/255 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, 48% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #755D3D against white is 6.20:1 and against black is 3.39:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 25% lightness.
The complementary colour #3E5675 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #755D3D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #75413E and #71753E, 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.
How to Explore Color #755D3D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #755D3D?
- #755D3D is Color #755D3D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(117, 93, 61), HSL(34, 31%, 35%), and CMYK(0%, 21%, 48%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 97/255.
- Is #755D3D accessible for text?
- Against white, #755D3D has a contrast ratio of 6.20:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.39:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #755D3D?
- The complementary colour is #3E5675 (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #75413E and #71753E. The triadic palette adds #3E755D and #5D3E75 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #755D3D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #755d3d; or rgb(117, 93, 61); or hsl(34, 31%, 35%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 31% 35%; 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.