Information about #C98D31 color

#C98D31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C98D31 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(201, 141, 49) (78.8% red, 55.3% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 60 / 21 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated orange, #C98D31 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Fuel Yellow (#D19033). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dixie Chick (#C48F2A) and Dixie (#CD8431).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 141, 49)), which gives #C98D31 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C98D31 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. #C98D31 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C98D31 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#C98D31 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 #C98D31

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

Fuel Yellow color link
Fuel Yellow

#D19033

Dixie Chick color link
Dixie Chick

#C48F2A

Dixie color link
Dixie

#CD8431

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Afterglow color link
Afterglow

#CE9732

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Day's Eye color link
Day's Eye

#C89828

Hokey Pokey color link
Hokey Pokey

#BB8E34

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Bronze color link
Bronze

#CD7F32

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C98D31
  • RGB201, 141, 49
  • CMYK0, 24, 60, 21
  • CSSrgb(201, 141, 49)
  • HSL36°, 61%, 49%
  • HSL Precise36.316°, 60.8%, 49.02%
  • HSV36°, 76%, 79%
  • HSB36°, 76%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.788, 0.553, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.788, 0.553, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.788, 0.553, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC98D31
  • DECIMAL ID13208881
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers4 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01