Information about #C9814A color

#C9814A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C9814A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(201, 129, 74) (78.8% red, 50.6% green, 29% blue), or CMYK 0 / 28 / 50 / 21 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C9814A presents itself as a confidently colored orange — one 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 almost identical to Apricot Buff (#CD7E4D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tiger Orange (#C88141) and Peru (#CD853F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 129, 74)), which gives #C9814A its character. If you plan to put text on a #C9814A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #C9814A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C9814A color variations

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#C9814A 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 #C9814A

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

Apricot Buff color link
Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

#C9814A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C9814A
  • RGB201, 129, 74
  • CMYK0, 28, 50, 21
  • CSSrgb(201, 129, 74)
  • HSL26°, 54%, 54%
  • HSL Precise25.984°, 54.043%, 53.922%
  • HSV26°, 63%, 79%
  • HSB26°, 63%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.506
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • GLSLvec3(0.788, 0.506, 0.290)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.788, 0.506, 0.290, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.788, 0.506, 0.290)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC9814A
  • DECIMAL ID13205834
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01