Color #786331 Color / Colour Code #786331
This page shows the hex color code for color #786331 (#786331). The colour is a orange tone with 42% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #786331 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#786331 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 12, 42, and 72 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 42, 162, and 282 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #786331
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 42 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 42 to 87 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 42 with its complement at 222 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 #786331
Lightness variations at hue 42 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #786331
Design Use Cases for #786331
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #786331 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 33% lightness, #786331 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
#786331 sits in the orange range (hue 42). 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 #786331 (hue 42) to its complement at hue 222. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 72. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #786331, #314677);
CSS Code for #786331
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About Color #786331 (#786331)
#786331 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 120 red, 99 green, and 49 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 42 degrees with 42% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #786331 is 100/255 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, 18% magenta, 59% yellow, and 53% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #786331 against white is 5.79:1 and against black is 3.63:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 23% lightness.
The complementary colour #314677 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #786331. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #773F31 and #697731, 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 #786331?
- #786331 is Color #786331, a orange color (colour) with RGB(120, 99, 49), HSL(42, 42%, 33%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 59%, 53%). Its perceived brightness is 100/255.
- Is #786331 accessible for text?
- Against white, #786331 has a contrast ratio of 5.79:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.63:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #786331?
- The complementary colour is #314677 (hue 222). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #773F31 and #697731. The triadic palette adds #317762 and #623177 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #786331 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #786331; or rgb(120, 99, 49); or hsl(42, 42%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 42 42% 33%; 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.