Information about #C68C4E color

#C68C4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C68C4E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(198, 140, 78) (77.6% red, 54.9% green, 30.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 23 / 47 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #C68C4E reads as a pleasantly vivid 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 practically indistinguishable from Tussock (#BF914B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rustic Bronze (#CC9054) and Kowhai (#C0934A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(198, 140, 78)), which gives #C68C4E its character. If you plan to put text on a #C68C4E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C68C4E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C68C4E color variations

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#C68C4E 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 #C68C4E

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

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Aztec Gold color link
Aztec Gold

#C39953

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Apricot Buff color link
Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

#C68C4E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C68C4E
  • RGB198, 140, 78
  • CMYK0, 23, 47, 22
  • CSSrgb(198, 140, 78)
  • HSL31°, 51%, 54%
  • HSL Precise31°, 51.282%, 54.118%
  • HSV31°, 61%, 78%
  • HSB31°, 61%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.776
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.776, 0.549, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.776, 0.549, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.776, 0.549, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC68C4E
  • DECIMAL ID13012046
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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