Color #835A07 Color / Colour Code #835A07
This page shows the hex color code for color #835a07 (#835A07). The colour is a orange tone with 90% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #835A07 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#835A07 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 10, 40, and 70 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 40, 160, and 280 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #835A07
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 40 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 40 to 85 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 40 with its complement at 220 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 #835A07
Lightness variations at hue 40 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #835A07
Design Use Cases for #835A07
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #835A07 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#835A07 at 27% 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
#835A07 sits in the orange range (hue 40). 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 #835A07 (hue 40) to its complement at hue 220. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 70. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #835a07, #073083);
CSS Code for #835A07
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About Color #835A07 (#835A07)
#835A07 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 131 red, 90 green, and 7 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 18.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 40 degrees with 90% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #835A07 is 93/255 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, 31% magenta, 95% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #835A07 against white is 6.12:1 and against black is 3.43:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #073083 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #835A07. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #831C07 and #6E8307, 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 #835A07?
- #835A07 is Color #835A07, a orange color (colour) with RGB(131, 90, 7), HSL(40, 90%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 31%, 95%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 93/255.
- Is #835A07 accessible for text?
- Against white, #835A07 has a contrast ratio of 6.12:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.43:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #835A07?
- The complementary colour is #073083 (hue 220). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #831C07 and #6E8307. The triadic palette adds #07835A and #5A0783 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #835A07 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #835a07; or rgb(131, 90, 7); or hsl(40, 90%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 40 90% 27%; 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.