Information about #C74C05 color

#C74C05 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C74C05 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(199, 76, 5) (78% red, 29.8% green, 2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 48 / 76 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A intensely saturated orange, #C74C05 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Brick Orange (#C14A09). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rust Orange (#C45508) and Burnt Orange (#CC5500).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(199, 76, 5)), which gives #C74C05 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C74C05 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C74C05 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C74C05 color variations

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#C74C05 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 #C74C05

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

Brick Orange color link
Brick Orange

#C14A09

Rust Orange color link
Rust Orange

#C45508

Burnt Orange color link
Burnt Orange

#CC5500

Sinopia color link
Sinopia

#CB410B

Tawny color link
Tawny

#CD5700

Mahogany color link
Mahogany

#C04000

Rusty Orange color link
Rusty Orange

#CD5909

Grenadier color link
Grenadier

#D54600

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Deep Orange color link
Deep Orange

#DC4D01

#C74C05 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C74C05
  • RGB199, 76, 5
  • CMYK0, 48, 76, 22
  • CSSrgb(199, 76, 5)
  • HSL22°, 95%, 40%
  • HSL Precise21.959°, 95.098%, 40%
  • HSV22°, 97%, 78%
  • HSB22°, 97%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.780
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.020
  • GLSLvec3(0.780, 0.298, 0.020)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.780, 0.298, 0.020, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.780, 0.298, 0.020)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC74C05
  • DECIMAL ID13061125
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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