Color #8D371B Color / Colour Code #8D371B
This page shows the hex color code for color #8d371b (#8D371B). The colour is a orange tone with 68% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #8D371B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#8D371B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 345, 15, and 45 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 15, 135, and 255 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #8D371B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 15 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 15 to 60 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 15 with its complement at 195 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 #8D371B
Lightness variations at hue 15 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #8D371B
Design Use Cases for #8D371B
Vibrant Brand Color
#8D371B has a strong 68% 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, #8D371B 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
#8D371B sits in the orange range (hue 15). 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 #8D371B (hue 15) to its complement at hue 195. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 45. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8d371b, #1b718d);
CSS Code for #8D371B
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About Color #8D371B (#8D371B)
#8D371B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 141 red, 55 green, and 27 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 15 degrees with 68% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #8D371B is 78/255 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, 61% magenta, 81% yellow, and 45% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #8D371B against white is 7.79:1 and against black is 2.69:1. 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 #1B718D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #8D371B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #8D1B38 and #8D711B, 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 #8D371B?
- #8D371B is Color #8D371B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(141, 55, 27), HSL(15, 68%, 33%), and CMYK(0%, 61%, 81%, 45%). Its perceived brightness is 78/255.
- Is #8D371B accessible for text?
- Against white, #8D371B has a contrast ratio of 7.79:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.69:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #8D371B?
- The complementary colour is #1B718D (hue 195). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #8D1B38 and #8D711B. The triadic palette adds #1B8D38 and #381B8D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #8D371B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #8d371b; or rgb(141, 55, 27); or hsl(15, 68%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 15 68% 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.