Information about #C48B36 color

#C48B36 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C48B36 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(196, 139, 54) — 76.9% red, 54.5% green, 21.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 22 / 56 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #C48B36 reads as a confidently colored orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pizza (#BF8D3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Anzac (#C68E3F) and Hokey Pokey (#BB8E34).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 139, 54)), which gives #C48B36 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C48B36 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 3.0:1. #C48B36 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C48B36 color variations

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#C48B36 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #C48B36

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

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Hokey Pokey color link
Hokey Pokey

#BB8E34

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Dixie color link
Dixie

#CD8431

Dixie Chick color link
Dixie Chick

#C48F2A

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Fuel Yellow color link
Fuel Yellow

#D19033

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

#C48B36 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C48B36
  • RGB196, 139, 54
  • CMYK0, 22, 56, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 139, 54)
  • HSL36°, 57%, 49%
  • HSL Precise35.915°, 56.8%, 49.02%
  • HSV36°, 72%, 77%
  • HSB36°, 72%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.545, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.545, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.545, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC48B36
  • DECIMAL ID12880694
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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