Color #CA8A22 Color / Colour Code #CA8A22
This page shows the hex color code for color #ca8a22 (#CA8A22). The colour is a orange tone with 71% saturation and 46% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CA8A22 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CA8A22 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 #CA8A22
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 37 and saturation at 71%. 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 #CA8A22
Lightness variations at hue 37 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CA8A22
Design Use Cases for #CA8A22
Vibrant Brand Color
#CA8A22 has a strong 71% 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 46% lightness, #CA8A22 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
#CA8A22 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 #CA8A22 (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, #ca8a22, #2262c9);
CSS Code for #CA8A22
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About Color #CA8A22 (#CA8A22)
#CA8A22 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 202 red, 138 green, and 34 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 37 degrees with 71% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CA8A22 is 145/255 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, 32% magenta, 83% yellow, and 21% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CA8A22 against white is 2.93:1 and against black is 7.17:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.17:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #2262C9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CA8A22. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C93522 and #B5C922, 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 #CA8A22
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CA8A22?
- #CA8A22 is Color #CA8A22, a orange color (colour) with RGB(202, 138, 34), HSL(37, 71%, 46%), and CMYK(0%, 32%, 83%, 21%). Its perceived brightness is 145/255.
- Is #CA8A22 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CA8A22 has a contrast ratio of 2.93:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.17:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CA8A22?
- The complementary colour is #2262C9 (hue 217). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C93522 and #B5C922. The triadic palette adds #22C989 and #8922C9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CA8A22 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ca8a22; or rgb(202, 138, 34); or hsl(37, 71%, 46%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 37 71% 46%; 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.