Color #8A5C1F Color / Colour Code #8A5C1F
This page shows the hex color code for color #8a5c1f (#8A5C1F). The colour is a orange tone with 63% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #8A5C1F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#8A5C1F 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 #8A5C1F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 63%. 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 #8A5C1F
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #8A5C1F
Design Use Cases for #8A5C1F
Vibrant Brand Color
#8A5C1F has a strong 63% 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 33% lightness, #8A5C1F 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
#8A5C1F 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 #8A5C1F (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, #8a5c1f, #1f4d89);
CSS Code for #8A5C1F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #8A5C1F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #8A5C1F (#8A5C1F)
#8A5C1F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 138 red, 92 green, and 31 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 63% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #8A5C1F is 99/255 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, 33% magenta, 78% yellow, and 46% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #8A5C1F against white is 5.78:1 and against black is 3.63:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 23% lightness.
The complementary colour #1F4D89 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #8A5C1F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #89261F and #82891F, 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 #8A5C1F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #8A5C1F?
- #8A5C1F is Color #8A5C1F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(138, 92, 31), HSL(34, 63%, 33%), and CMYK(0%, 33%, 78%, 46%). Its perceived brightness is 99/255.
- Is #8A5C1F accessible for text?
- Against white, #8A5C1F has a contrast ratio of 5.78:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.63:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #8A5C1F?
- The complementary colour is #1F4D89 (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #89261F and #82891F. The triadic palette adds #1F895B and #5B1F89 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #8A5C1F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #8a5c1f; or rgb(138, 92, 31); or hsl(34, 63%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 63% 33%; 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.