Color #CA682F Color / Colour Code #CA682F
This page shows the hex color code for color #ca682f (#CA682F). The colour is a orange tone with 62% saturation and 49% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CA682F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CA682F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 352, 22, and 52 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 22, 142, and 262 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CA682F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 22 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 22 to 67 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 22 with its complement at 202 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 #CA682F
Lightness variations at hue 22 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CA682F
Design Use Cases for #CA682F
Vibrant Brand Color
#CA682F 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 49% lightness, #CA682F 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
#CA682F sits in the orange range (hue 22). 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 #CA682F (hue 22) to its complement at hue 202. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 52. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ca682f, #2f92ca);
CSS Code for #CA682F
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Colors visually similar to #CA682F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CA682F (#CA682F)
#CA682F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 202 red, 104 green, and 47 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 22 degrees with 62% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CA682F 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, 49% magenta, 77% yellow, and 21% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CA682F against white is 3.80:1 and against black is 5.53:1. 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 5.53:1.
The complementary colour #2F92CA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CA682F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CA2F44 and #CAB62F, 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 #CA682F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CA682F?
- #CA682F is Color #CA682F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(202, 104, 47), HSL(22, 62%, 49%), and CMYK(0%, 49%, 77%, 21%). Its perceived brightness is 127/255.
- Is #CA682F accessible for text?
- Against white, #CA682F has a contrast ratio of 3.80:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.53:1 (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 #CA682F?
- The complementary colour is #2F92CA (hue 202). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CA2F44 and #CAB62F. The triadic palette adds #2FCA68 and #682FCA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CA682F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ca682f; or rgb(202, 104, 47); or hsl(22, 62%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 22 62% 49%; 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.