Information about #CB9948 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#CB9948 falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(203, 153, 72) — 79.6% red, 60% green, 28.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 51 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CB9948 presents itself as a confidently colored amber-leaning 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 near neighbor of Golden Spice (#C6973F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kowhai (#C0934A) and Aztec Gold (#C39953).

The recipe behind #CB9948 is rgb(203, 153, 72), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, black text reaches a 8.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.6:1. No one has named #CB9948 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#CB9948 color variations

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

#CB9948 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#CB9948 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#CB9948 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#CB9948 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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#CB9948 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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#5748CB
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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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#7ACB48
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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 #CB9948

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

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Aztec Gold color link
Aztec Gold

#C39953

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Rustic Bronze color link
Rustic Bronze

#CC9054

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Antique Gold Metallic color link
Antique Gold Metallic

#CFA94A

Party Animal color link
Party Animal

#DB9241

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Sundance color link
Sundance

#C4AA4D

#CB9948 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CB9948
  • RGB203, 153, 72
  • CMYK0, 20, 51, 20
  • HSL37°, 56%, 54%
  • HSL Precise37.099°, 55.745%, 53.922%
  • HSV37°, 65%, 80%
  • HSB37°, 65%, 80%
  • HEX IDCB9948
  • DECIMAL ID13343048
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
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