Information about #C97A45 color

#C97A45 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C97A45 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(201, 122, 69) — 78.8% red, 47.8% green, 27.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 31 / 52 / 21. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C97A45 is a confidently colored amber-leaning orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tiger Orange (#C88141). Nearby in the Register you will also find Apricot Buff (#CD7E4D) and Brandy Punch (#C07C40).

The recipe behind #C97A45 is rgb(201, 122, 69), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #C97A45 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. #C97A45 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C97A45 color variations

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#C97A45 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 #C97A45

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

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

Apricot Buff color link
Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Arazi color link
Arazi

#C16E3F

Hero color link
Hero

#D37C39

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Mischief color link
Mischief

#CB6946

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C97A45
  • RGB201, 122, 69
  • CMYK0, 31, 52, 21
  • CSSrgb(201, 122, 69)
  • HSL24°, 55%, 53%
  • HSL Precise24.091°, 55%, 52.941%
  • HSV24°, 66%, 79%
  • HSB24°, 66%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.478
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • GLSLvec3(0.788, 0.478, 0.271)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.788, 0.478, 0.271, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.788, 0.478, 0.271)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC97A45
  • DECIMAL ID13204037
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01