Color #CD950A Color / Colour Code #CD950A
This page shows the hex color code for color #cd950a (#CD950A). The colour is a orange tone with 91% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CD950A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CD950A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 13, 43, and 73 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 43, 163, and 283 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CD950A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 43 and saturation at 91%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 43 to 88 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 43 with its complement at 223 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 #CD950A
Lightness variations at hue 43 and 91% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CD950A
Design Use Cases for #CD950A
High-Impact Accent
With 91% saturation, #CD950A is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 42% lightness, #CD950A 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
#CD950A sits in the orange range (hue 43). 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 #CD950A (hue 43) to its complement at hue 223. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 73. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd950a, #0a41cd);
CSS Code for #CD950A
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About Color #CD950A (#CD950A)
#CD950A is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 149 green, and 10 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 20.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 43 degrees with 91% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CD950A is 150/255 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, 27% magenta, 95% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CD950A against white is 2.66:1 and against black is 7.90:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.90:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #0A41CD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CD950A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CD340A and #A2CD0A, 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 #CD950A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CD950A?
- #CD950A is Color #CD950A, a orange color (colour) with RGB(205, 149, 10), HSL(43, 91%, 42%), and CMYK(0%, 27%, 95%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 150/255.
- Is #CD950A accessible for text?
- Against white, #CD950A has a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.90:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CD950A?
- The complementary colour is #0A41CD (hue 223). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CD340A and #A2CD0A. The triadic palette adds #0ACD95 and #950ACD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CD950A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cd950a; or rgb(205, 149, 10); or hsl(43, 91%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 43 91% 42%; 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.