Color #A6793A Color / Colour Code #A6793A
This page shows the hex color code for color #a6793a (#A6793A). The colour is a orange tone with 48% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #A6793A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#A6793A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 5, 35, and 65 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 35, 155, and 275 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #A6793A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 35 and saturation at 48%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 35 to 80 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 35 with its complement at 215 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 #A6793A
Lightness variations at hue 35 and 48% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #A6793A
Design Use Cases for #A6793A
Balanced UI Color
At 48% saturation, #A6793A strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 44% lightness, #A6793A 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
#A6793A sits in the orange range (hue 35). 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 #A6793A (hue 35) to its complement at hue 215. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 65. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a6793a, #3a67a6);
CSS Code for #A6793A
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About Color #A6793A (#A6793A)
#A6793A is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 166 red, 121 green, and 58 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 35 degrees with 48% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #A6793A is 127/255 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, 27% magenta, 65% yellow, and 35% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #A6793A against white is 3.88:1 and against black is 5.42:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.42:1.
The complementary colour #3A67A6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #A6793A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A6433A and #9DA63A, 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 #A6793A?
- #A6793A is Color #A6793A, a orange color (colour) with RGB(166, 121, 58), HSL(35, 48%, 44%), and CMYK(0%, 27%, 65%, 35%). Its perceived brightness is 127/255.
- Is #A6793A accessible for text?
- Against white, #A6793A has a contrast ratio of 3.88:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.42:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #A6793A?
- The complementary colour is #3A67A6 (hue 215). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A6433A and #9DA63A. The triadic palette adds #3AA679 and #793AA6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #A6793A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #a6793a; or rgb(166, 121, 58); or hsl(35, 48%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 35 48% 44%; 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.