Color #D08020 Color / Colour Code #D08020
This page shows the hex color code for color #d08020 (#D08020). The colour is a orange tone with 73% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D08020 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D08020 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 3, 33, and 63 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 33, 153, and 273 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D08020
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 33 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 33 to 78 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 33 with its complement at 213 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 #D08020
Lightness variations at hue 33 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D08020
Design Use Cases for #D08020
Vibrant Brand Color
#D08020 has a strong 73% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 47% lightness, #D08020 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
#D08020 sits in the orange range (hue 33). 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 #D08020 (hue 33) to its complement at hue 213. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 63. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d08020, #206fcf);
CSS Code for #D08020
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Colors visually similar to #D08020 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D08020 (#D08020)
#D08020 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 208 red, 128 green, and 32 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 33 degrees with 73% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D08020 is 141/255 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, 38% magenta, 85% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D08020 against white is 3.09:1 and against black is 6.79:1. 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 6.79:1.
The complementary colour #206FCF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D08020. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CF2920 and #C7CF20, 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 #D08020
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D08020?
- #D08020 is Color #D08020, a orange color (colour) with RGB(208, 128, 32), HSL(33, 73%, 47%), and CMYK(0%, 38%, 85%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 141/255.
- Is #D08020 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D08020 has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.79:1 (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 #D08020?
- The complementary colour is #206FCF (hue 213). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CF2920 and #C7CF20. The triadic palette adds #20CF81 and #8120CF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D08020 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d08020; or rgb(208, 128, 32); or hsl(33, 73%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 33 73% 47%; 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.