Ginger

HEX: #B06500 | Modern Palette

On White
4.46:1
FAIL
On Black
4.71:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#B06500
RGB
176, 101, 0
HSL
34°, 100% ,34%
CMYK
0, 43, 100, 31

About Ginger

Ginger (#B06500) is a color with RGB(176, 101, 0) and HSL(34.4°, 100%, 34.5%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #004BB0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00B065 and #6500B0. The name comes from śṛṅgavera (Sanskrit).

  • HEX: #B06500
  • RGB: 176, 101, 0
  • HSL: 34.4°, 100%, 34.5%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #004BB0
  • Triadic colors: #00B065, #6500B0
  • The name comes from śṛṅgavera (Sanskrit).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #B06500 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #818100
Protanopia #707004
Tritanopia #B35F5F
Achromatopsia #777777

Frequently Asked Questions

Ginger (#B06500) is a color with RGB(176, 101, 0) and HSL(34.4°, 100%, 34.5%).

#B06500 pairs strongly with #004BB0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#B06500 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#B06500 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Ginger is linked to śṛṅgavera from Sanskrit, meaning horn-body (referring to its root shape).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word śṛṅgavera
Meaning horn-body (referring to its root shape)
Language Sanskrit
First Recorded Use Ancient

History

The word 'ginger' has a long and complex etymological journey. It originated from the Sanskrit 'śṛṅgavera'. This then passed into Ancient Greek as 'zingiberis' and subsequently into Latin as 'zingiber'. From Latin, it entered Old French as 'gingibre' and finally into Middle English as 'gingivere' or 'gyngevere', eventually evolving into the modern English 'ginger'. Ginger itself, the spice, has been cultivated and used for thousands of years, originating in Maritime Southeast Asia. It was one of the first spices to be exported from Asia, reaching Europe via the spice trade over two millennia ago.

First Recorded Use

Before 500 BCE

Cultural Associations

Ginger holds significant cultural importance across various societies. In traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, it's a staple for its medicinal properties, believed to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and fight inflammation. It's a common ingredient in Asian, Indian, and Caribbean cuisines, used in both sweet and savory dishes, from curries and stir-fries to gingerbread and ginger ale. In some cultures, it's also used in rituals or as a symbol of good luck.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #B06500;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #B06500;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #B06500;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #B06500,
        #004BB0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #B06500,
        #004BB0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ginger: #B06500;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ginger-r: 176;
$ginger-g: 101;
$ginger-b: 0;

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