Color #76590F Color / Colour Code #76590F
This page shows the hex color code for color #76590f (#76590F). The colour is a orange tone with 77% saturation and 26% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #76590F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#76590F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 13, 43, and 73 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 43, 163, and 283 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #76590F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 43 and saturation at 77%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 43 to 88 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 43 with its complement at 223 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 #76590F
Lightness variations at hue 43 and 77% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #76590F
Design Use Cases for #76590F
Vibrant Brand Color
#76590F has a strong 77% 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
#76590F at 26% 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
#76590F sits in the orange range (hue 43). 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 #76590F (hue 43) to its complement at hue 223. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 73. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #76590f, #0f2c75);
CSS Code for #76590F
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About Color #76590F (#76590F)
#76590F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 118 red, 89 green, and 15 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 43 degrees with 77% saturation and 26% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #76590F is 89/255 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, 25% magenta, 87% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #76590F against white is 6.55:1 and against black is 3.21:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 18% lightness.
The complementary colour #0F2C75 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #76590F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #75250F and #5F750F, 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 #76590F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #76590F?
- #76590F is Color #76590F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(118, 89, 15), HSL(43, 77%, 26%), and CMYK(0%, 25%, 87%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #76590F accessible for text?
- Against white, #76590F has a contrast ratio of 6.55:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.21:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #76590F?
- The complementary colour is #0F2C75 (hue 223). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #75250F and #5F750F. The triadic palette adds #0F7558 and #580F75 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #76590F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #76590f; or rgb(118, 89, 15); or hsl(43, 77%, 26%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 43 77% 26%; 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.