Color #D89941 Color / Colour Code #D89941
This page shows the hex color code for color #d89941 (#D89941). The colour is a orange tone with 66% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D89941 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D89941 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 5, 35, and 65 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 35, 155, and 275 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D89941
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 35 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 35 to 80 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 35 with its complement at 215 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 #D89941
Lightness variations at hue 35 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D89941
Design Use Cases for #D89941
Vibrant Brand Color
#D89941 has a strong 66% 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, #D89941 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
#D89941 sits in the orange range (hue 35). 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 #D89941 (hue 35) to its complement at hue 215. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 65. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d89941, #4180d8);
CSS Code for #D89941
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About Color #D89941 (#D89941)
#D89941 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 216 red, 153 green, and 65 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 35 degrees with 66% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D89941 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, 29% magenta, 70% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D89941 against white is 2.46:1 and against black is 8.55:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.55:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #4180D8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D89941. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D84D41 and #CBD841, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D89941?
- #D89941 is Color #D89941, a orange color (colour) with RGB(216, 153, 65), HSL(35, 66%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 29%, 70%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 162/255.
- Is #D89941 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D89941 has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.55:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D89941?
- The complementary colour is #4180D8 (hue 215). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D84D41 and #CBD841. The triadic palette adds #41D899 and #9941D8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D89941 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d89941; or rgb(216, 153, 65); or hsl(35, 66%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 35 66% 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.