Information about #C66D2E color

#C66D2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C66D2E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(198, 109, 46) (77.6% red, 42.7% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 60 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively orange, #C66D2E sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Christine (#BF652E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Meteor (#BB7431) and Gold Ochre (#C77826).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(198, 109, 46)), which gives #C66D2E its character. If you plan to put text on a #C66D2E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C66D2E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C66D2E color variations

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

#C66D2E 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 #C66D2E

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

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Meteor color link
Meteor

#BB7431

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

Tango color link
Tango

#D46F31

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Gold Drop color link
Gold Drop

#D56C30

Ecstasy color link
Ecstasy

#C96138

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C66D2E
  • RGB198, 109, 46
  • CMYK0, 35, 60, 22
  • CSSrgb(198, 109, 46)
  • HSL25°, 62%, 48%
  • HSL Precise24.868°, 62.295%, 47.843%
  • HSV25°, 77%, 78%
  • HSB25°, 77%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.776
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.776, 0.427, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.776, 0.427, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.776, 0.427, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC66D2E
  • DECIMAL ID13004078
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01