Color #77590D Color / Colour Code #77590D
This page shows the hex color code for color #77590d (#77590D). The colour is a orange tone with 80% saturation and 26% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #77590D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#77590D 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 #77590D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 43 and saturation at 80%. 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 #77590D
Lightness variations at hue 43 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #77590D
Design Use Cases for #77590D
Vibrant Brand Color
#77590D has a strong 80% 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
#77590D 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
#77590D 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 #77590D (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, #77590d, #0d2b77);
CSS Code for #77590D
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About Color #77590D (#77590D)
#77590D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 119 red, 89 green, and 13 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 43 degrees with 80% saturation and 26% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #77590D 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, 89% yellow, and 53% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #77590D against white is 6.52:1 and against black is 3.22:1. 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 #0D2B77 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #77590D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #77240D and #60770D, 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 #77590D?
- #77590D is Color #77590D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(119, 89, 13), HSL(43, 80%, 26%), and CMYK(0%, 25%, 89%, 53%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #77590D accessible for text?
- Against white, #77590D has a contrast ratio of 6.52:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.22:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #77590D?
- The complementary colour is #0D2B77 (hue 223). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #77240D and #60770D. The triadic palette adds #0D7759 and #590D77 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #77590D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #77590d; or rgb(119, 89, 13); or hsl(43, 80%, 26%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 43 80% 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.