Color #CB593A Color / Colour Code #CB593A
This page shows the hex color code for color #cb593a (#CB593A). The colour is a red tone with 58% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CB593A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CB593A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 343, 13, and 43 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 13, 133, and 253 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CB593A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 13 and saturation at 58%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 13 to 58 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 13 with its complement at 193 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 #CB593A
Lightness variations at hue 13 and 58% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CB593A
Design Use Cases for #CB593A
Balanced UI Color
At 58% saturation, #CB593A strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 51% lightness, #CB593A has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#CB593A falls in the red spectrum (hue 13). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CB593A (hue 13) to its complement at hue 193. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 43. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb593a, #3aabcb);
CSS Code for #CB593A
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Colors visually similar to #CB593A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CB593A (#CB593A)
#CB593A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 203 red, 89 green, and 58 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 13 degrees with 58% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CB593A is 120/255 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, 56% magenta, 71% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CB593A against white is 4.18:1 and against black is 5.03:1. 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 5.03:1.
The complementary colour #3AABCB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CB593A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CB3A63 and #CBA13A, 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 #CB593A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CB593A?
- #CB593A is Color #CB593A, a red color (colour) with RGB(203, 89, 58), HSL(13, 58%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 56%, 71%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 120/255.
- Is #CB593A accessible for text?
- Against white, #CB593A has a contrast ratio of 4.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.03:1 (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 #CB593A?
- The complementary colour is #3AABCB (hue 193). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CB3A63 and #CBA13A. The triadic palette adds #3ACB59 and #593ACB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CB593A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cb593a; or rgb(203, 89, 58); or hsl(13, 58%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 13 58% 51%; 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.