Color #87591C Color / Colour Code #87591C
This page shows the hex color code for color #87591c (#87591C). The colour is a orange tone with 66% saturation and 32% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #87591C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#87591C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 4, 34, and 64 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 34, 154, and 274 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #87591C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 34 to 79 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 34 with its complement at 214 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 #87591C
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #87591C
Design Use Cases for #87591C
Vibrant Brand Color
#87591C has a strong 66% 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 32% lightness, #87591C 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
#87591C sits in the orange range (hue 34). 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 #87591C (hue 34) to its complement at hue 214. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 64. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87591c, #1c4a87);
CSS Code for #87591C
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About Color #87591C (#87591C)
#87591C is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 135 red, 89 green, and 28 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 66% saturation and 32% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #87591C is 96/255 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, 34% magenta, 79% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #87591C against white is 6.04:1 and against black is 3.48:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 22% lightness.
The complementary colour #1C4A87 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #87591C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #87231C and #80871C, 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 #87591C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #87591C?
- #87591C is Color #87591C, a orange color (colour) with RGB(135, 89, 28), HSL(34, 66%, 32%), and CMYK(0%, 34%, 79%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 96/255.
- Is #87591C accessible for text?
- Against white, #87591C has a contrast ratio of 6.04:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.48:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #87591C?
- The complementary colour is #1C4A87 (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #87231C and #80871C. The triadic palette adds #1C8759 and #591C87 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #87591C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #87591c; or rgb(135, 89, 28); or hsl(34, 66%, 32%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 66% 32%; 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.