Color #AA7828 Color / Colour Code #AA7828
This page shows the hex color code for color #aa7828 (#AA7828). The colour is a orange tone with 62% saturation and 41% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AA7828 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AA7828 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 7, 37, and 67 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 37, 157, and 277 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AA7828
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 37 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 37 to 82 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 37 with its complement at 217 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 #AA7828
Lightness variations at hue 37 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AA7828
Design Use Cases for #AA7828
Vibrant Brand Color
#AA7828 has a strong 62% 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 41% lightness, #AA7828 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
#AA7828 sits in the orange range (hue 37). 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 #AA7828 (hue 37) to its complement at hue 217. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 67. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aa7828, #2859a9);
CSS Code for #AA7828
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About Color #AA7828 (#AA7828)
#AA7828 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 170 red, 120 green, and 40 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 37 degrees with 62% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AA7828 is 126/255 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, 29% magenta, 76% yellow, and 33% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AA7828 against white is 3.87:1 and against black is 5.43:1. 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 5.43:1.
The complementary colour #2859A9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AA7828. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A93728 and #9AA928, 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 #AA7828
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AA7828?
- #AA7828 is Color #AA7828, a orange color (colour) with RGB(170, 120, 40), HSL(37, 62%, 41%), and CMYK(0%, 29%, 76%, 33%). Its perceived brightness is 126/255.
- Is #AA7828 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AA7828 has a contrast ratio of 3.87:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.43:1 (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 #AA7828?
- The complementary colour is #2859A9 (hue 217). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A93728 and #9AA928. The triadic palette adds #28A978 and #7828A9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AA7828 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aa7828; or rgb(170, 120, 40); or hsl(37, 62%, 41%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 37 62% 41%; 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.