Information about #C48236 color

#C48236 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C48236 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(196, 130, 54) (76.9% red, 51% green, 21.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 26 / 56 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C48236 is a confidently colored orange 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 almost identical to Golden Bell (#CA8136). Nearby in the Register you will also find Geebung (#C5832E) and Mulberry-dyed (#C57F2E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 130, 54)), which gives #C48236 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C48236 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #C48236 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C48236 color variations

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

#C48236 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 #C48236

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

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Bronze color link
Bronze

#CD7F32

Dixie color link
Dixie

#CD8431

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

Fiesta color link
Fiesta

#BD7E2D

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C48236
  • RGB196, 130, 54
  • CMYK0, 26, 56, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 130, 54)
  • HSL32°, 57%, 49%
  • HSL Precise32.113°, 56.8%, 49.02%
  • HSV32°, 72%, 77%
  • HSB32°, 72%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.510, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.510, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.510, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC48236
  • DECIMAL ID12878390
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01