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Hickory (#7B593E)

Luminance: 12% · Nearest standard name: Hickory

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HICKORY
#7B593E
rgb(123, 89, 62) · hsl(27°, 33%, 36%)
HEX#7B593E
RGB123, 89, 62
HSL27°, 33%, 36%
HSV / HSB27°, 50%, 48%
CMYK (Print)0%, 28%, 50%, 52%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#7B593E#3E5F7A

Analogous

#7A3E41#7B593E#7A773E

Triadic

#7B593E#3E7A59#593E7A

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)6.29:1

Sample text rendered with #7B593E on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)2.84:1

Sample text rendered with #7B593E on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Hickory (#7B593E)

Hickory (#7B593E) is a distinct shade within the Coral & Orange chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 12% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#7B593E
RGB Space123, 89, 62
HSL Values27°, 33%, 36%
HSV / HSB27°, 50%, 48%
CMYK Ink0%, 28%, 50%, 52%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Hickory

Geometric intervals calculated from #7B593E on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#3E5F7A

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Hickory with its polar opposite (#3E5F7A) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#7A3E41 · #7A773E

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Hickory for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#3E7A77 · #3E417A

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Hickory, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#3E7A59 · #593E7A

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#417A3E · #3E5F7A · #773E7A

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Hickory

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 33% and lightness of 36%, Hickory (#7B593E) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Embodies tactile warmth, artisan craftsmanship, grounded optimism, and hospitality. Creates an inviting, friendly atmosphere.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Hospitality Resorts, Artisan Food & Dining, Interior Decor, Education. Combining Hickory with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Hickory

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-7b593e: #7B593E;
  --color-7b593e-rgb: 123, 89, 62;
  --color-7b593e-hsl: 27deg 33% 36%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '7b593e': '#7B593E',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory (#7B593E)

Authoritative answers covering Hickory color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Hickory (#7B593E)?
Hickory is defined by the HEX code #7B593E. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:123, G:89, B:62. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:27°, Saturation:33%, Lightness:36%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 27°, 50%, 48%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:28%, Y:50%, K:52%.
Does Hickory (#7B593E) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Hickory achieves a contrast ratio of 6.29:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Hickory (#7B593E)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #7B593E is #3E5F7A. When placed side-by-side, #7B593E and #3E5F7A create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Hickory in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 33% and lightness of 36%, Hickory (#7B593E) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Hickory into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Hickory in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #7B593E; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Hickory using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Hickory (#7B593E) belong to?
Hickory belongs to the Coral & Orange family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Coral & Orange Color Guide.