Color #C08026 Color / Colour Code #C08026
This page shows the hex color code for color #c08026 (#C08026). The colour is a orange tone with 67% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C08026 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C08026 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 #C08026
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 35 and saturation at 67%. 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 #C08026
Lightness variations at hue 35 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C08026
Design Use Cases for #C08026
Vibrant Brand Color
#C08026 has a strong 67% 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 45% lightness, #C08026 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
#C08026 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 #C08026 (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, #c08026, #2666c0);
CSS Code for #C08026
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #C08026 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #C08026 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #C08026 (#C08026)
#C08026 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 192 red, 128 green, and 38 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 35 degrees with 67% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C08026 is 137/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 33% magenta, 80% yellow, and 25% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C08026 against white is 3.30:1 and against black is 6.36:1. 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 6.36:1.
The complementary colour #2666C0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C08026. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C03326 and #B3C026, 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 #C08026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C08026?
- #C08026 is Color #C08026, a orange color (colour) with RGB(192, 128, 38), HSL(35, 67%, 45%), and CMYK(0%, 33%, 80%, 25%). Its perceived brightness is 137/255.
- Is #C08026 accessible for text?
- Against white, #C08026 has a contrast ratio of 3.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.36:1 (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 #C08026?
- The complementary colour is #2666C0 (hue 215). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C03326 and #B3C026. The triadic palette adds #26C080 and #8026C0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C08026 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c08026; or rgb(192, 128, 38); or hsl(35, 67%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 35 67% 45%; 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.