Color #855014 Color / Colour Code #855014
This page shows the hex color code for color #855014 (#855014). The colour is a orange tone with 74% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #855014 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#855014 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 2, 32, and 62 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 32, 152, and 272 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #855014
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 32 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 32 to 77 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 32 with its complement at 212 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 #855014
Lightness variations at hue 32 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #855014
Design Use Cases for #855014
Vibrant Brand Color
#855014 has a strong 74% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 30% lightness, #855014 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
#855014 sits in the orange range (hue 32). 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 #855014 (hue 32) to its complement at hue 212. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 62. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #855014, #144985);
CSS Code for #855014
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Colors visually similar to #855014 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #855014 (#855014)
#855014 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 133 red, 80 green, and 20 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 32 degrees with 74% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #855014 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, 40% magenta, 85% yellow, and 48% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #855014 against white is 6.66:1 and against black is 3.15:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 21% lightness.
The complementary colour #144985 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #855014. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #851814 and #818514, 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 #855014?
- #855014 is Color #855014, a orange color (colour) with RGB(133, 80, 20), HSL(32, 74%, 30%), and CMYK(0%, 40%, 85%, 48%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #855014 accessible for text?
- Against white, #855014 has a contrast ratio of 6.66:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.15:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #855014?
- The complementary colour is #144985 (hue 212). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #851814 and #818514. The triadic palette adds #148550 and #501485 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #855014 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #855014; or rgb(133, 80, 20); or hsl(32, 74%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 32 74% 30%; 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.