Color #CFA135 Color / Colour Code #CFA135
This page shows the hex color code for color #cfa135 (#CFA135). The colour is a orange tone with 62% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CFA135 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CFA135 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 12, 42, and 72 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 42, 162, and 282 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CFA135
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 42 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 42 to 87 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 42 with its complement at 222 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 #CFA135
Lightness variations at hue 42 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CFA135
Design Use Cases for #CFA135
Vibrant Brand Color
#CFA135 has a strong 62% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 51% lightness, #CFA135 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
#CFA135 sits in the orange range (hue 42). 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 #CFA135 (hue 42) to its complement at hue 222. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 72. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cfa135, #3563d0);
CSS Code for #CFA135
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About Color #CFA135 (#CFA135)
#CFA135 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 207 red, 161 green, and 53 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 42 degrees with 62% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CFA135 is 162/255 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, 22% magenta, 74% yellow, and 19% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CFA135 against white is 2.39:1 and against black is 8.80:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.80:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #3563D0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CFA135. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D05435 and #B1D035, 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 #CFA135
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CFA135?
- #CFA135 is Color #CFA135, a orange color (colour) with RGB(207, 161, 53), HSL(42, 62%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 74%, 19%). Its perceived brightness is 162/255.
- Is #CFA135 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CFA135 has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.80:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CFA135?
- The complementary colour is #3563D0 (hue 222). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D05435 and #B1D035. The triadic palette adds #35D0A1 and #A135D0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CFA135 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cfa135; or rgb(207, 161, 53); or hsl(42, 62%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 42 62% 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.