Information about #C49E78 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#C49E78 falls into the Orange Color Family — Mild Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(196, 158, 120) — 76.9% red, 62% green, 47.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 30 / 23. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C49E78 presents itself as a moderately toned warm orange — one that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Quarter Sorrell Brown (#C1A07D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Golden Thistle Yellow (#CAA375) and Half Kalgoorie Sands (#C19676).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 158, 120)), which gives #C49E78 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C49E78: 8.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. #C49E78 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C49E78 color variations

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

#C49E78 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C49E78 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C49E78 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C49E78 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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#C49E78 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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Nearest named colors to #C49E78

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

Quarter Sorrell Brown color link
Quarter Sorrell Brown

#C1A07D

Golden Thistle Yellow color link
Golden Thistle Yellow

#CAA375

Half Kalgoorie Sands color link
Half Kalgoorie Sands

#C19676

Pure Beige color link
Pure Beige

#C09E80

Perfect Beige color link
Perfect Beige

#BE9676

Pale Taupe color link
Pale Taupe

#BC987E

Griffin Oak color link
Griffin Oak

#B99B74

Nude Brown color link
Nude Brown

#BC9E82

Antique Brass color link
Antique Brass

#CD9575

Piha Sand color link
Piha Sand

#B7A077

Rodeo Dust color link
Rodeo Dust

#C7A384

White Oak color link
White Oak

#CE9F6F

#C49E78 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C49E78
  • RGB196, 158, 120
  • CMYK0, 15, 30, 23
  • HSL30°, 39%, 62%
  • HSL Precise30°, 39.175%, 61.961%
  • HSV30°, 39%, 77%
  • HSB30°, 39%, 77%
  • HEX IDC49E78
  • DECIMAL ID12885624
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.1%
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