Color #7E5916 Color / Colour Code #7E5916
This page shows the hex color code for color #7e5916 (#7E5916). The colour is a orange tone with 70% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #7E5916 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#7E5916 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 9, 39, and 69 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 39, 159, and 279 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #7E5916
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 39 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 39 to 84 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 39 with its complement at 219 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 #7E5916
Lightness variations at hue 39 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #7E5916
Design Use Cases for #7E5916
Vibrant Brand Color
#7E5916 has a strong 70% 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
#7E5916 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
#7E5916 sits in the orange range (hue 39). 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 #7E5916 (hue 39) to its complement at hue 219. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 69. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e5916, #163a7e);
CSS Code for #7E5916
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About Color #7E5916 (#7E5916)
#7E5916 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 126 red, 89 green, and 22 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 39 degrees with 70% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #7E5916 is 92/255 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, 29% magenta, 83% yellow, and 51% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #7E5916 against white is 6.31:1 and against black is 3.33:1. 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 #163A7E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #7E5916. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #7E2616 and #6E7E16, 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 #7E5916?
- #7E5916 is Color #7E5916, a orange color (colour) with RGB(126, 89, 22), HSL(39, 70%, 29%), and CMYK(0%, 29%, 83%, 51%). Its perceived brightness is 92/255.
- Is #7E5916 accessible for text?
- Against white, #7E5916 has a contrast ratio of 6.31:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.33:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #7E5916?
- The complementary colour is #163A7E (hue 219). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #7E2616 and #6E7E16. The triadic palette adds #167E59 and #59167E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #7E5916 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #7e5916; or rgb(126, 89, 22); or hsl(39, 70%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 39 70% 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.