Information about #C48431 color

#C48431 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C48431 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(196, 132, 49) — 76.9% red, 51.8% green, 19.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 58 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C48431 is a energetic, saturated orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Geebung (#C5832E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mulberry-dyed (#C57F2E) and Golden Bell (#CA8136).

In RGB terms — rgb(196, 132, 49) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #C48431 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #C48431 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C48431 color variations

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

#C48431 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 #C48431

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

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Dixie color link
Dixie

#CD8431

Fiesta color link
Fiesta

#BD7E2D

Bronze color link
Bronze

#CD7F32

Dixie Chick color link
Dixie Chick

#C48F2A

Hokey Pokey color link
Hokey Pokey

#BB8E34

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C48431
  • RGB196, 132, 49
  • CMYK0, 25, 58, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 132, 49)
  • HSL34°, 60%, 48%
  • HSL Precise33.878°, 60%, 48.039%
  • HSV34°, 75%, 77%
  • HSB34°, 75%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.518
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.518, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.518, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.518, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC48431
  • DECIMAL ID12878897
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01