Information about #C98C4F color

#C98C4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#C98C4F falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(201, 140, 79) — 78.8% red, 54.9% green, 31% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 24 / 48 / 21. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C98C4F presents itself as a pleasantly vivid warm orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rustic Bronze (#CC9054). Nearby in the Register you will also find Twine (#C19156) and Tussock (#BF914B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 140, 79)), which gives #C98C4F its character. On this background, black text reaches a 7.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C98C4F color variations

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#C98C4F 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 #C98C4F

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

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Apricot Buff color link
Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

Aztec Gold color link
Aztec Gold

#C39953

Warm Wood color link
Warm Wood

#CE8D5D

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Raw Sienna color link
Raw Sienna

#D68A59

#C98C4F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C98C4F
  • RGB201, 140, 79
  • CMYK0, 24, 48, 21
  • HSL30°, 53%, 55%
  • HSL Precise30°, 53.043%, 54.902%
  • HSV30°, 61%, 79%
  • HSB30°, 61%, 79%
  • HEX IDC98C4F
  • DECIMAL ID13208655
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
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