Color #D37045 Color / Colour Code #D37045
This page shows the hex color code for color #d37045 (#D37045). The colour is a orange tone with 62% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D37045 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D37045 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 348, 18, and 48 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 18, 138, and 258 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D37045
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 18 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 18 to 63 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 18 with its complement at 198 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 #D37045
Lightness variations at hue 18 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D37045
Design Use Cases for #D37045
Vibrant Brand Color
#D37045 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 55% lightness, #D37045 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
#D37045 sits in the orange range (hue 18). 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 #D37045 (hue 18) to its complement at hue 198. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 48. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d37045, #45a9d3);
CSS Code for #D37045
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Colors visually similar to #D37045 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D37045 (#D37045)
#D37045 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 211 red, 112 green, and 69 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 18 degrees with 62% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D37045 is 137/255 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, 47% magenta, 67% yellow, and 17% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D37045 against white is 3.40:1 and against black is 6.17:1. 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 6.17:1.
The complementary colour #45A9D3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D37045. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D34562 and #D3B745, 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 #D37045
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D37045?
- #D37045 is Color #D37045, a orange color (colour) with RGB(211, 112, 69), HSL(18, 62%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 47%, 67%, 17%). Its perceived brightness is 137/255.
- Is #D37045 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D37045 has a contrast ratio of 3.40:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.17:1 (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 #D37045?
- The complementary colour is #45A9D3 (hue 198). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D34562 and #D3B745. The triadic palette adds #45D370 and #7045D3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D37045 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d37045; or rgb(211, 112, 69); or hsl(18, 62%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 18 62% 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.