Color #874511 Color / Colour Code #874511
This page shows the hex color code for color #874511 (#874511). The colour is a orange tone with 78% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #874511 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#874511 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 356, 26, and 56 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 26, 146, and 266 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #874511
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 26 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 26 to 71 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 26 with its complement at 206 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 #874511
Lightness variations at hue 26 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #874511
Design Use Cases for #874511
Vibrant Brand Color
#874511 has a strong 78% 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, #874511 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
#874511 sits in the orange range (hue 26). 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 #874511 (hue 26) to its complement at hue 206. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 56. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #874511, #115488);
CSS Code for #874511
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About Color #874511 (#874511)
#874511 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 135 red, 69 green, and 17 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 26 degrees with 78% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #874511 is 83/255 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, 49% magenta, 87% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #874511 against white is 7.27:1 and against black is 2.89:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #115488 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #874511. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #881119 and #888011, 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.
How to Explore Color #874511
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #874511?
- #874511 is Color #874511, a orange color (colour) with RGB(135, 69, 17), HSL(26, 78%, 30%), and CMYK(0%, 49%, 87%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 83/255.
- Is #874511 accessible for text?
- Against white, #874511 has a contrast ratio of 7.27:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.89:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #874511?
- The complementary colour is #115488 (hue 206). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #881119 and #888011. The triadic palette adds #118845 and #451188 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #874511 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #874511; or rgb(135, 69, 17); or hsl(26, 78%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 26 78% 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.