Information about #C1894E color

#C1894E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C1894E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(193, 137, 78) — 75.7% red, 53.7% green, 30.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 22 / 45 / 24. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #C1894E reads as a confidently colored orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tussock (#BF914B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Triple Putty (#B78B4B) and Kowhai (#C0934A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(193, 137, 78)), which gives #C1894E its character. If you plan to put text on a #C1894E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.0:1. #C1894E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C1894E color variations

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#C1894E 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 #C1894E

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

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Apricot Buff color link
Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C1894E
  • RGB193, 137, 78
  • CMYK0, 22, 45, 24
  • CSSrgb(193, 137, 78)
  • HSL31°, 48%, 53%
  • HSL Precise30.783°, 48.117%, 53.137%
  • HSV31°, 60%, 76%
  • HSB31°, 60%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.757
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.757, 0.537, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.757, 0.537, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.757, 0.537, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB75.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC1894E
  • DECIMAL ID12683598
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01