Information about #C38164 color

#C38164 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C38164 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(195, 129, 100) — 76.5% red, 50.6% green, 39.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 26 / 37 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C38164 presents itself as a confidently colored orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Earth Brown (#BC815F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Peach Schnapps (#C68059) and Vibrant Brown (#C77B5A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(195, 129, 100)), which gives #C38164 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C38164 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #C38164 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C38164 color variations

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

#C38164 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 #C38164

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

Earth Brown color link
Earth Brown

#BC815F

Soft Brown color link
Soft Brown

#B7825F

White Tea color link
White Tea

#C48E69

Alamo color link
Alamo

#BA8C66

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Warm Wood color link
Warm Wood

#CE8D5D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C38164
  • RGB195, 129, 100
  • CMYK0, 26, 37, 24
  • CSSrgb(195, 129, 100)
  • HSL18°, 44%, 58%
  • HSL Precise18.316°, 44.186%, 57.843%
  • HSV18°, 49%, 76%
  • HSB18°, 49%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.765
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.506
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.392
  • GLSLvec3(0.765, 0.506, 0.392)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.765, 0.506, 0.392, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.765, 0.506, 0.392)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB39.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC38164
  • DECIMAL ID12812644
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01