#C46204 Color Meaning and Information

#C46204 Color Information

#C46204 RGB value is (196, 98, 4). The hex color red value is 196, green is 98, and blue is 4. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 98 percent, 23 percent.

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#C46204 Color Meaning

Color #C46204 signifies matured intensity, industrial strength, and robust harvest. #C46204 deeper, more brownish-orange resembles rust, terracotta, and spices like paprika. Psychologically, color #C46204 evokes a sense of seasoned power, earned warmth, and energy that has been solidified through use or time. #C46204 culturally references traditional brickwork, autumn landscapes at dusk, and the patina on old tools. Spiritually, #C46204 color represents passion transformed into endurance, the value of applied energy, and a fire that builds rather than consumes, acting as a symbol for durable and hard-won vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #C46204 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#C46204

RGB

rgb(196, 98, 4)

HSL

hsl(29°, 96%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 50%, 98%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(29°, 98%, 77%)

XYZ

27.1545 20.4799 2.6367

Yxy

20.4799 0.5402 0.4074

Hunter Lab

45.2547 3.2350 2.6228

CIE-Lab

52.3755 34.5878 60.0265

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green98 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue4 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Yellow98 / 100 (98%)

98%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C46204 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C46204 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C46204 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C46204

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.12:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.12:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.12:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C46204 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#C46204

protanopia

#9a991b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C46204;

Text Color

color: #C46204;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C46204;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4620440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C46204;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C46204 0%, #763a02 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C46204 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.