Amber 600 Color / Colour Code #D97706
This page shows the hex color code for amber 600 (#D97706). The colour is a orange tone with 95% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D97706 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D97706 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 #D97706
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 32 and saturation at 95%. 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 #D97706
Lightness variations at hue 32 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D97706
Design Use Cases for #D97706
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #D97706 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 44% lightness, #D97706 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
#D97706 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 #D97706 (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, #d97706, #0669db);
CSS Code for #D97706
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About Amber 600 (#D97706)
#D97706 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 217 red, 119 green, and 6 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 36.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 32 degrees with 95% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D97706 is 135/255 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, 45% magenta, 97% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D97706 against white is 3.19:1 and against black is 6.59:1. 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 6.59:1.
The complementary colour #0669DB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D97706. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB0D06 and #D4DB06, 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 #D97706?
- #D97706 is Amber 600, a orange color (colour) with RGB(217, 119, 6), HSL(32, 95%, 44%), and CMYK(0%, 45%, 97%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 135/255.
- Is #D97706 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D97706 has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.59:1 (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 #D97706?
- The complementary colour is #0669DB (hue 212). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB0D06 and #D4DB06. The triadic palette adds #06DB77 and #7706DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D97706 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d97706; or rgb(217, 119, 6); or hsl(32, 95%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 32 95% 44%; 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.