Color #FF7328 Color / Colour Code #FF7328
This page shows the hex color code for color #ff7328 (#FF7328). The colour is a orange tone with 100% saturation and 58% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FF7328 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FF7328 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 351, 21, and 51 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 21, 141, and 261 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FF7328
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 21 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 21 to 66 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 21 with its complement at 201 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 #FF7328
Lightness variations at hue 21 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FF7328
Design Use Cases for #FF7328
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FF7328 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 58% lightness, #FF7328 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
#FF7328 sits in the orange range (hue 21). 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 #FF7328 (hue 21) to its complement at hue 201. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 51. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7328, #29b4ff);
CSS Code for #FF7328
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Colors visually similar to #FF7328 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FF7328 (#FF7328)
#FF7328 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 115 green, and 40 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 21 degrees with 100% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FF7328 is 148/255 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, 55% magenta, 84% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FF7328 against white is 2.71:1 and against black is 7.73:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.73:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #29B4FF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FF7328. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FF2949 and #FFDF29, 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 #FF7328
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FF7328?
- #FF7328 is Color #FF7328, a orange color (colour) with RGB(255, 115, 40), HSL(21, 100%, 58%), and CMYK(0%, 55%, 84%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 148/255.
- Is #FF7328 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FF7328 has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.73:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FF7328?
- The complementary colour is #29B4FF (hue 201). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FF2949 and #FFDF29. The triadic palette adds #29FF74 and #7429FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FF7328 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ff7328; or rgb(255, 115, 40); or hsl(21, 100%, 58%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 21 100% 58%; 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.