Kenyan Copper

HEX: #7C1C05 | Modern Palette

On White
10.37:1
PASS
On Black
2.03:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#7C1C05
RGB
124, 28, 5
HSL
11°, 95% ,48%
CMYK
0, 77.42, 95.97, 51.37

About Kenyan Copper

Kenyan Copper (#7C1C05) is a color with RGB(124, 28, 5) and HSL(11.6°, 95.97%, 48.63%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #05657C, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #057C1C and #1C057C. The name comes from Kenyan Copper (English).

  • HEX: #7C1C05
  • RGB: 124, 28, 5
  • HSL: 11.6°, 95.97%, 48.63%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #05657C
  • Triadic colors: #057C1C, #1C057C
  • The name comes from Kenyan Copper (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Kenyan Copper #7C1C05 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Kenyan Copper #7C1C05 pairs with #05657C as its complementary color, and #057C1C and #1C057C in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Kenyan Copper #7C1C05 moves from dark #190601 tones through the base color to lighter #FEEBE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #494900
Protanopia #323208
Tritanopia #7C1A1A
Achromatopsia #404040

Frequently Asked Questions

Kenyan Copper (#7C1C05) is a color with RGB(124, 28, 5) and HSL(11.6°, 95.97%, 48.63%).

#7C1C05 pairs strongly with #05657C as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#7C1C05 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#7C1C05 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Kenyan Copper is linked to Kenyan Copper from English, meaning A reddish-brown color reminiscent of copper ore found in Kenya..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Kenyan Copper
Meaning A reddish-brown color reminiscent of copper ore found in Kenya.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The term 'Kenyan Copper' is a descriptive color name, not a historical artifact or a direct translation from another language. It combines a geographical reference ('Kenyan') with a material ('Copper') to evoke a specific shade. Kenya is known for various mineral resources, and while copper mining might not be its most prominent industry globally, the term effectively conjures an image of rich, earthy, metallic tones associated with the region's natural landscape and resources. The hex code #7c1c05 specifically points to a deep, somewhat muted reddish-brown, aligning with the appearance of oxidized or raw copper ore.

First Recorded Use

The exact first use is difficult to pinpoint, but color names often emerge from descriptive language. It likely gained traction as a specific color designation in the late 20th century with the rise of digital color palettes and more nuanced color naming conventions in design and fashion.

Cultural Associations

The name 'Kenyan Copper' evokes a sense of natural earthiness and warmth. It can be associated with African landscapes, traditional crafts, and the rich mineral resources of the continent. The color itself, a deep reddish-brown, often symbolizes stability, warmth, and a connection to nature. In design, it might be used to convey a rustic, organic, or sophisticated feel.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #7C1C05;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #7C1C05;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #7C1C05;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #7C1C05,
        #05C5F3
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #7C1C05,
        #05C5F3
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$kenyan-copper: #7C1C05;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$kenyan-copper-r: 124;
$kenyan-copper-g: 28;
$kenyan-copper-b: 5;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $kenyan-copper;
    color: rgba($kenyan-copper-r, $kenyan-copper-g, $kenyan-copper-b, 0.8);
}