#D99631 Hex Color
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Leprous Brown is a saturated, golden-orange hue that feels undeniably warm and energetic. While it functions well for athletic branding or seasonal accents, avoid using it as a primary UI background, as its intensity can become overwhelming. Pair it with deep charcoals to ensure high legibility. The hex code for this assertive shade is #d99631, which offers excellent contrast when paired with black text.
Questions about Leprous Brown
What is the hex code for Leprous Brown?
Leprous Brown is #d99631. In RGB that is rgb(217, 150, 49), in HSL hsl(36, 69%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 77%, 15%.
What is the best way to use Leprous Brown in a UI design?
Leprous Brown functions best as an accent color for calls-to-action or athletic logos rather than a primary background shade. Its intense, saturated nature can overwhelm a screen, so balance it with heavy, dark charcoal or matte black to ensure text remains legible and clear.
Is Leprous Brown readable on white or black?
Leprous Brown has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.