Information about #C28F38 color

#C28F38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#C28F38 falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(194, 143, 56) — 76.1% red, 56.1% green, 22% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 54 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C28F38 presents itself as a confidently colored amber-leaning orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Pizza (#BF8D3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Anzac (#C68E3F) and Hokey Pokey (#BB8E34).

The recipe behind #C28F38 is rgb(194, 143, 56), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, black text reaches a 7.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.9:1. No one has named #C28F38 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C28F38 color variations

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#C28F38 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 #C28F38

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

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Hokey Pokey color link
Hokey Pokey

#BB8E34

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

Dixie Chick color link
Dixie Chick

#C48F2A

Afterglow color link
Afterglow

#CE9732

Fuel Yellow color link
Fuel Yellow

#D19033

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Nugget color link
Nugget

#BC9229

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Dixie color link
Dixie

#CD8431

#C28F38 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C28F38
  • RGB194, 143, 56
  • CMYK0, 20, 54, 24
  • HSL38°, 55%, 49%
  • HSL Precise37.826°, 55.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV38°, 71%, 76%
  • HSB38°, 71%, 76%
  • HEX IDC28F38
  • DECIMAL ID12750648
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
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