Color #CB994D Color / Colour Code #CB994D
This page shows the hex color code for color #cb994d (#CB994D). The colour is a orange tone with 55% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CB994D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CB994D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 6, 36, and 66 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 36, 156, and 276 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CB994D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 36 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 36 to 81 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 36 with its complement at 216 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 #CB994D
Lightness variations at hue 36 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CB994D
Design Use Cases for #CB994D
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #CB994D 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 55% lightness, #CB994D 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.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#CB994D sits in the orange range (hue 36). 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 #CB994D (hue 36) to its complement at hue 216. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 66. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb994d, #4d80cb);
CSS Code for #CB994D
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Colors visually similar to #CB994D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CB994D (#CB994D)
#CB994D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 203 red, 153 green, and 77 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 36 degrees with 55% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CB994D is 159/255 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, 25% magenta, 62% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CB994D against white is 2.56:1 and against black is 8.20:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.20:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #4D80CB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CB994D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CB5A4D and #BFCB4D, 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 #CB994D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CB994D?
- #CB994D is Color #CB994D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(203, 153, 77), HSL(36, 55%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 25%, 62%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 159/255.
- Is #CB994D accessible for text?
- Against white, #CB994D has a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.20:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CB994D?
- The complementary colour is #4D80CB (hue 216). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CB5A4D and #BFCB4D. The triadic palette adds #4DCB99 and #994DCB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CB994D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cb994d; or rgb(203, 153, 77); or hsl(36, 55%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 36 55% 55%; 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.