Information about #C16E1F color

#C16E1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#C16E1F falls into the Orange Color FamilyHigh Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(193, 110, 31) — 75.7% red, 43.1% green, 12.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 33 / 64 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C16E1F presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Gold Ochre (#C77826). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brownish Orange (#CB7723) and Ruddy Brown (#BB6528).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(193, 110, 31)), which gives #C16E1F its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.8:1. No one has named #C16E1F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C16E1F color variations

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#C16E1F 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 #C16E1F

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

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Ochre color link
Ochre

#CC7722

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Rich Bronze color link
Rich Bronze

#C77D1C

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Chocolate color link
Chocolate

#D2691E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C16E1F
  • RGB193, 110, 31
  • CMYK0, 33, 64, 24
  • CSSrgb(193, 110, 31)
  • HSL29°, 72%, 44%
  • HSL Precise29.259°, 72.321%, 43.922%
  • HSV29°, 84%, 76%
  • HSB29°, 84%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.757
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.757, 0.431, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.757, 0.431, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.757, 0.431, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB75.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC16E1F
  • DECIMAL ID12676639
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01