Information about #C59F2F color

#C59F2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C59F2F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(197, 159, 47) (77.3% red, 62.4% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 59 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C59F2F presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Satin Sheen Gold (#CBA135). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Day's Eye (#C89828) and Vintage Yellow (#CBA92B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(197, 159, 47)), which gives #C59F2F its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C59F2F: 8.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C59F2F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C59F2F color variations

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#C59F2F 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 #C59F2F

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

Day's Eye color link
Day's Eye

#C89828

Afterglow color link
Afterglow

#CE9732

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Funk color link
Funk

#C6AA24

Dixie Chick color link
Dixie Chick

#C48F2A

Nugget color link
Nugget

#BC9229

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Wazzup color link
Wazzup

#BC9425

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C59F2F
  • RGB197, 159, 47
  • CMYK0, 15, 59, 23
  • CSSrgb(197, 159, 47)
  • HSL45°, 61%, 48%
  • HSL Precise44.8°, 61.475%, 47.843%
  • HSV45°, 76%, 77%
  • HSB45°, 76%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.773
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.773, 0.624, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.773, 0.624, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.773, 0.624, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC59F2F
  • DECIMAL ID12951343
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01