Information about #C45E36 color

#C45E36 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#C45E36 falls into the Orange Color FamilyModerate Saturation, Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(196, 94, 54) — 76.9% red, 36.9% green, 21.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 40 / 56 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C45E36 is a confidently colored orange 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 practically indistinguishable from Ecstasy (#C96138). Nearby in the Register you will also find Clockwork Orange (#BF6031) and Fireball (#CC5C39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 94, 54)), which gives #C45E36 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.2:1. No one has named #C45E36 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C45E36 color variations

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#C45E36 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 #C45E36

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

Ecstasy color link
Ecstasy

#C96138

Fireball color link
Fireball

#CC5C39

Smoke Tree color link
Smoke Tree

#BB5F34

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Chilean Fire color link
Chilean Fire

#D05E34

Pastel Rust color link
Pastel Rust

#D05C39

Terracotta color link
Terracotta

#CA6641

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C45E36
  • RGB196, 94, 54
  • CMYK0, 40, 56, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 94, 54)
  • HSL17°, 57%, 49%
  • HSL Precise16.901°, 56.8%, 49.02%
  • HSV17°, 72%, 77%
  • HSB17°, 72%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.369, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.369, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.369, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC45E36
  • DECIMAL ID12869174
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01