Color Details and Palettes for #836735

Details about the color Aged Antics

Closest web-safe match: #996633

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About Color Hex #836735

The color Aged Antics, with hexadecimal code #836735, sits in the orange color family, typically linked to enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth. Orange hues stimulate appetite and social interaction, which is why food brands and community platforms favor them. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Creativity, Success, Encouragement, Stimulation and Vitality. Orange is associated with spirituality and courage in some cultures, such as in Hinduism and Buddhism. In Western cultures, it often represents autumn, harvest, and creativity. With a moderate saturation of 42%, it has a softened, muted quality that lends sophistication and works well for backgrounds and secondary elements. Its low lightness of 36% produces a deep, rich appearance—conveying gravity and luxury, particularly effective in dark-mode designs and premium packaging. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Creativity, Success, Encouragement, Stimulation, or Vitality. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.

The RGB values for Aged Antics are (131, 103, 53), providing a combination of red: 131, green: 103, and blue: 53. In HSL format, it has a hue of 38.00°, saturation of 42.00%, and lightness of 36.00%.

The HSV representation includes a hue of 38.00°, saturation of 60.00%, and value of 51.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 21.00%, yellow: 60.00%, and black: 49.00%.

The calculated luminance of #836735 is 0.148, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.

This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #996633. Its contrast ratio is 3.96:1 against black and 5.31:1 against white. It works well on light backgrounds but may be challenging on darker ones.

In terms of color temperature, #836735 reads as warm. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using white text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #836735 is white.

Considering its saturation and lightness, #836735 appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.

History, Usage, Psychology & Design Ideas for #836735

Aged Antics (#836735) belongs to the Orange color family.

With moderate saturation and balanced lightness, this muted tone feels sophisticated and understated. Muted hues like this excel in editorial design, professional portfolios, and interior spaces that seek calm refinement.

Historical Background

Orange as a distinct color name entered the English language in the 16th century, borrowed from the Sanskrit word for the fruit. In Buddhist tradition, saffron-orange robes signify renunciation and spiritual seeking. Dutch royalty adopted orange as a national symbol through the House of Orange-Nassau, and the color remains central to the Netherlands' national identity and celebrations.

Design & Usage Tips

Orange radiates warmth and sociability, making it effective for calls to action, subscription prompts, and community-oriented brands. It pairs beautifully with deep blue for complementary contrast or with cream for a softer, artisanal look. Avoid pairing orange with red, as the two can visually clash at similar saturation levels.

Positioned on the warm side of the color wheel (hue 38°), it naturally draws the eye and creates a sense of closeness—making it effective for calls to action, food photography, and hospitality branding. At 42% saturation, the color has a muted, sophisticated quality that pairs well with bolder accents. It works as a background, a border, or a secondary element in layered compositions.

Psychological Impact

Orange stimulates enthusiasm, creativity, and appetite—which is why food delivery apps and restaurant chains frequently feature it. It signals fun and accessibility, lowering barriers to engagement. Too much orange can feel overwhelming, so balance it with generous white space.

With a mid-range lightness of 36%, this tone is highly versatile: dark enough to serve as body text on white, yet light enough to stand out on charcoal or navy backgrounds.

Creative Design Ideas

Create vibrant gradient backgrounds transitioning from orange to yellow for summer campaign landing pages. Use burnt orange with charcoal typography for a sophisticated autumn editorial palette. In app design, orange notification badges on a dark interface draw the eye immediately.

#836735 Color Conversions

Every way to write Aged Antics — copy Aged Antics as RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, OKLCH, OKLab, CIELAB, LCH, XYZ or a decimal integer. One-tap copy on every format; tap on any card to learn what it is and when to use it.

12 formats
HEX Web
#836735

Hexadecimal is the web’s universal color notation — two digits each for red, green and blue. Drop it straight into HTML, CSS or any design tool.

RGB Screen
rgb(131, 103, 53)

RGB is the additive Red-Green-Blue model every screen uses to emit light. The default choice for websites, apps and on-screen UI.

HSL Web
hsl(38, 42%, 36%)

HSL breaks a color into Hue, Saturation and Lightness — the most intuitive way to lighten, darken or mute a color in CSS.

HSV HSB Design
hsv(38, 60%, 51%)

HSV (also called HSB) maps Hue, Saturation and Value/Brightness. It is the model behind the color pickers in Photoshop, Figma and most design apps.

HWB CSS 4
hwb(38 21% 49%)

HWB blends a pure hue with Whiteness and Blackness — a painter-friendly model added in CSS Color 4 for quick tints and shades.

CMYK Print
cmyk(0%, 21%, 60%, 49%)

CMYK is the subtractive Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black ink model. Use these values when preparing artwork for a printer or commercial press.

OKLCH Modern
oklch(53.06% 0.076 80.39)

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space (Lightness, Chroma, Hue). It powers smooth gradients and accessible palettes in today’s CSS.

OKLab Modern
oklab(53.06% 0.013 0.075)

OKLab is the Cartesian form of OKLCH — ideal for blending and interpolating colors without the muddy midpoints older spaces produce.

CIELAB L*a*b* Perceptual
L: 45.34, a: 4.94, b: 32.09

CIELAB is a device-independent, perceptually-uniform space. It is the standard for measuring color difference (ΔE) and matching across devices.

LCH Perceptual
L: 45.34, C: 32.47, H: 81.25

LCH is CIELAB in cylindrical form — Lightness, Chroma and Hue — letting you adjust vividness and hue while staying perceptually even.

XYZ CIE Science
X: 14.85, Y: 14.78, Z: 5.44

CIE XYZ is the 1931 master space that underpins every other model here — the scientific bridge used to convert between color systems.

Decimal int Code
8611637

The 24-bit integer value of the color — handy for databases, APIs, game engines and low-level graphics code.

RGB Color Percentages for #836735

RGB Color Percentages for Aged Antics (HEX Code: #836735) display the relative contribution of Red, Green, and Blue in forming the color. Understanding these percentages provides insight into the color's visual balance and primary components.

This color is primarily dominated by Red, making up 45.64% of the total composition. The complete breakdown of RGB contributions is:

Red:
45.64%
Green:
35.89%
Blue:
18.47%

This analysis highlights the influence of each primary color, offering a deeper understanding of the visual characteristics of Aged Antics.

CMYK Ink Levels & Print Guide for #836735

CMYK Ink Levels for Aged Antics (HEX Code: #836735) provide a breakdown of the percentages of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks needed for accurate print reproduction. The composition of Aged Antics prominently features Yellow, reflecting its dominant color characteristic. This information is invaluable for optimizing ink usage and achieving precise color results in printed materials.

The exact CMYK values are: Cyan: 0%, Magenta: 21.37%, Yellow: 59.54%, and Black: 48.63%.

Luminance & Contrast for #836735

Relative luminance gauges how bright Aged Antics is, while the WCAG contrast ratios show how legible black or white text is on it — and which accessibility levels (AA / AAA) it passes.

Relative luminance 0.148
0 · dark1 · light
Aa
Black text 3.96:1
AA AAA Large
Aa
White text 5.31:1
AA AAA Large

Quick CSS Snippets for #836735

Copy-and-paste CSS for Aged Antics — backgrounds, text, borders and a custom property. Each line is ready to drop into your stylesheet.

Background background-color: #836735;
Text color: #836735;
Border border: 2px solid #836735;
RGB background-color: rgb(131, 103, 53);
HSL background-color: hsl(38, 42%, 36%);
Variable --color: #836735;

#836735 Monochrome Palette

The Monochrome Palette consists of shades created by adjusting the brightness. These include lighter, original, and darker shades of the color. This layout helps to visualize the color's range and its potential use in design.

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#e0d9cd
#cdc2ae
#bbab90
#a89572
#967e53
#836735 Original
#6f582d
#5c4825
#48391d
#342915
#211a0d
#0d0a05

#836735 Complementary Palette

The Complementary Palette is made up of two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors create high contrast and vibrant designs, making them perfect for attention-grabbing elements and dynamic visuals.

#836735 Original
#355282

#836735 Analogic Palette

The Analogic Palette consists of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors typically create harmonious and subtle designs, often used to evoke calmness and unity in your visual projects.

#836735 Original
#788235
#824035
#528235
#823552
#358240
#823578

#836735 Triadic Palette

The Triadic Palette is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination provides a vibrant and balanced color scheme, often used for dynamic and energetic designs while maintaining harmony.

#836735 Original
#358266
#663582

#836735 Quad Palette

The Quad Palette, also known as tetradic, consists of four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination offers a diverse and bold color scheme, ideal for creating rich, complex designs with multiple accents while still maintaining balance.

#836735 Original
#358240
#355282
#823578

Color Blindness Simulation for #836735

Colors are perceived differently by individuals with various forms of color blindness. Use the dropdown below to see how this color may look through the eyes of someone with color vision deficiency. Explore how Aged Antics (#836735) might appear to people with different visual experiences, and gain deeper insights into color accessibility for your designs!

Each color box displays a "Friendly" or "Not Friendly" tag in the bottom-right corner. A "Friendly" tag indicates that the color difference is distinguishable to individuals with the specific type of color blindness. Conversely, a "Not Friendly" tag means that the color difference might not be distinguishable, potentially causing accessibility issues in your design.

Normal Vision

Deuteranopia (Green Weakness)

Friendly

Protanopia (Red Weakness)

Friendly

Tritanopia (Blue-Yellow Weakness)

Friendly

Achromatopsia (Total Color Blindness)

Not Friendly

Color Harmonies for #836735

Color harmonies refer to the visually pleasing combinations of colors that are derived from specific relationships on the color wheel. These harmonious schemes, such as complementary, triadic, and analogous colors, create a balanced and engaging visual experience in design.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tetradic (Quad)

#836735 Nearby Colors

A handful of colors just a step away from #836735 — each one nudges the brightness, richness, or shade a little while still feeling like the same color. Use the buttons on any swatch to copy its hex or open its full color page.

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#886622 Aged Antics
#776644 Lizard
#776633 Himalaya
#886633 Aged Antics

Colors Similar to #836735

These colors are close neighbours of #836735 in the RGB color space. Each subtle variation can produce a noticeably different mood in your design while remaining harmonious with the original Orange tone.

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#836734 Aged Antics
#946735 Woodgrain
#837835 Bay Leaf
#836746 Sneaky Sesame
#726735 Himalaya
#835635 Dark Wood
#836724 Aged Antics

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