Color #CA802B Color / Colour Code #CA802B
This page shows the hex color code for color #ca802b (#CA802B). The colour is a orange tone with 65% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CA802B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CA802B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 2, 32, and 62 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 32, 152, and 272 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CA802B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 32 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 32 to 77 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 32 with its complement at 212 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 #CA802B
Lightness variations at hue 32 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CA802B
Design Use Cases for #CA802B
Vibrant Brand Color
#CA802B has a strong 65% 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 48% lightness, #CA802B 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
#CA802B sits in the orange range (hue 32). 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 #CA802B (hue 32) to its complement at hue 212. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 62. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ca802b, #2b75ca);
CSS Code for #CA802B
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Colors visually similar to #CA802B based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CA802B (#CA802B)
#CA802B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 202 red, 128 green, and 43 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 32 degrees with 65% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CA802B is 140/255 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, 37% magenta, 79% yellow, and 21% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CA802B against white is 3.17:1 and against black is 6.63:1. 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 6.63:1.
The complementary colour #2B75CA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CA802B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CA302B and #C5CA2B, 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 #CA802B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CA802B?
- #CA802B is Color #CA802B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(202, 128, 43), HSL(32, 65%, 48%), and CMYK(0%, 37%, 79%, 21%). Its perceived brightness is 140/255.
- Is #CA802B accessible for text?
- Against white, #CA802B has a contrast ratio of 3.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.63:1 (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 #CA802B?
- The complementary colour is #2B75CA (hue 212). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CA302B and #C5CA2B. The triadic palette adds #2BCA80 and #802BCA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CA802B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ca802b; or rgb(202, 128, 43); or hsl(32, 65%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 32 65% 48%; 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.