Orange
Pearl Orange (RAL 2013)
Pearl Orange (RAL 2013)
#955F30Click to copy
Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(149, 95, 48)Copy
HSLhsl(28, 51%, 39%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(28, 68%, 58%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 36%, 68%, 42%)Copy
Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) Color Schemes
Complementary
#955F30
Click to copy#306695
Click to copyAnalogous
#953034
Click to copy#959230
Click to copySplit Complementary
#309592
Click to copy#303495
Click to copyMonochromatic
#955F30
Click to copy#BC936F
Click to copy#DCC7B5
Click to copy#482E17
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPearl Orange (RAL 2013) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
5.31 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.96 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.87 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.38 : 1
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Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) Color Introduction
Definition
Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) (HEX #955F30) has the RGB value rgb(149, 95, 48), the HSL value hsl(28°, 51%, 39%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 36%, 68%, 42%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) is #306695, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #953034 and #959230 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#309592, #303395) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) has a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 against white and 3.96:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) has a lightness of 39% and a saturation of 51%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep orange-brown with a metallic sheen.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pearl Orange (RAL 2013) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.