Information about #C46317 color

#C46317 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C46317 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(196, 99, 23) — 76.9% red, 38.8% green, 9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 49 / 88 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C46317 is a energetic, saturated orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Alloy Orange (#C46210). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Fox (#C35817) and Omega (#B56519).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 99, 23)), which gives #C46317 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C46317 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. #C46317 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C46317 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#C46317 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C46317 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C46317 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C46317 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#C46317 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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#17C462
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#6217C4
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#B917C4
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Nearest named colors to #C46317

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Alloy Orange color link
Alloy Orange

#C46210

Red Fox color link
Red Fox

#C35817

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Chocolate color link
Chocolate

#D2691E

The Big Carrot color link
The Big Carrot

#BA5823

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Rusty Orange color link
Rusty Orange

#CD5909

Rust Orange color link
Rust Orange

#C45508

Indochine color link
Indochine

#C26B03

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

#C46317 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C46317
  • RGB196, 99, 23
  • CMYK0, 49, 88, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 99, 23)
  • HSL26°, 79%, 43%
  • HSL Precise26.358°, 78.995%, 42.941%
  • HSV26°, 88%, 77%
  • HSB26°, 88%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.388
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.388, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.388, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.388, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC46317
  • DECIMAL ID12870423
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers10 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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