Information about #C05A16 color

#C05A16 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C05A16 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(192, 90, 22) — 75.3% red, 35.3% green, 8.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 40 / 67 / 25. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C05A16 is a vivid, lively orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Red Fox (#C35817). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alloy Orange (#C46210) and The Big Carrot (#BA5823).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(192, 90, 22)), which gives #C05A16 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C05A16 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C05A16 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C05A16 color variations

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

#C05A16 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C05A16 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#994811

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#73360D

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#4C2408

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Black

#000000

#C05A16 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#B56128

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#A9683C

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Grey

#808080

#C05A16 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#BF1616

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#C05A16 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
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#167CC0
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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
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#1627C0
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#16C0AF
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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
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#C01627
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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
#C05A16
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#16C05A
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#5A16C0
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#7CC016
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#167CC0
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#5A16C0
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#27C016
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#167CC0
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#AF16C0
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Nearest named colors to #C05A16

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

Red Fox color link
Red Fox

#C35817

Alloy Orange color link
Alloy Orange

#C46210

The Big Carrot color link
The Big Carrot

#BA5823

Rust Orange color link
Rust Orange

#C45508

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Rusty Orange color link
Rusty Orange

#CD5909

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Brick Orange color link
Brick Orange

#C14A09

Berry High Life color link
Berry High Life

#BE4D27

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

#C05A16 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C05A16
  • RGB192, 90, 22
  • CMYK0, 40, 67, 25
  • HSL24°, 79%, 42%
  • HSL Precise24°, 79.439%, 41.961%
  • HSV24°, 89%, 75%
  • HSB24°, 89%, 75%
  • HEX IDC05A16
  • DECIMAL ID12605974
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB75.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
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