Color #CEA779 Color / Colour Code #CEA779
This page shows the hex color code for color #cea779 (#CEA779). The colour is a orange tone with 46% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CEA779 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CEA779 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 #CEA779
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 32 and saturation at 46%. 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 #CEA779
Lightness variations at hue 32 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CEA779
Design Use Cases for #CEA779
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #CEA779 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 64% lightness, #CEA779 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
#CEA779 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 #CEA779 (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, #cea779, #79a0cd);
CSS Code for #CEA779
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About Color #CEA779 (#CEA779)
#CEA779 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 206 red, 167 green, and 121 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 32 degrees with 46% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CEA779 is 173/255 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, 19% magenta, 41% yellow, and 19% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CEA779 against white is 2.23:1 and against black is 9.43:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.43:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #79A0CD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CEA779. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CD7C79 and #CBCD79, 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 #CEA779
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CEA779?
- #CEA779 is Color #CEA779, a orange color (colour) with RGB(206, 167, 121), HSL(32, 46%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 19%, 41%, 19%). Its perceived brightness is 173/255.
- Is #CEA779 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CEA779 has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.43:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CEA779?
- The complementary colour is #79A0CD (hue 212). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CD7C79 and #CBCD79. The triadic palette adds #79CDA6 and #A679CD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CEA779 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cea779; or rgb(206, 167, 121); or hsl(32, 46%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 32 46% 64%; 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.