Information about #C46D1C color

#C46D1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C46D1C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(196, 109, 28) — 76.9% red, 42.7% green, 11% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 34 / 66 / 23. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated orange, #C46D1C sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Brownish Orange (#CB7723). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ochre (#CC7722) and Chocolate (#D2691E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 109, 28)), which gives #C46D1C its character. If you plan to put text on a #C46D1C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #C46D1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C46D1C color variations

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

#C46D1C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C46D1C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C46D1C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C46D1C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#C46D1C 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#C21CC4
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Nearest named colors to #C46D1C

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

Brownish Orange color link
Brownish Orange

#CB7723

Ochre color link
Ochre

#CC7722

Chocolate color link
Chocolate

#D2691E

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

Alloy Orange color link
Alloy Orange

#C46210

Rich Bronze color link
Rich Bronze

#C77D1C

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Gold Brown color link
Gold Brown

#CB7E1F

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

#C46D1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C46D1C
  • RGB196, 109, 28
  • CMYK0, 34, 66, 23
  • HSL29°, 75%, 44%
  • HSL Precise28.929°, 75%, 43.922%
  • HSV29°, 86%, 77%
  • HSB29°, 86%, 77%
  • HEX IDC46D1C
  • DECIMAL ID12872988
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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