Color swatch image showing #C46209 with RGB(196,98,9) values

#C46209 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C46209 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C46209 Color Information

#C46209 RGB value is (196, 98, 9). The hex color red value is 196, green is 98, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 95 percent, 23 percent.

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#C46209 Color Meaning

Color #C46209 conveys industrial warmth, engineered resilience, and grounded innovation. Unlike playful or citrusy oranges, #C46209 deep, copper-infused shade pulls from metal alloys and molten processes—suggesting strength refined through heat. Psychologically, color #C46209 stimulates action without triggering impulsivity; #C46209 balances the energy of orange with the seriousness of brown. #C46209 makes #C46209 effective in manufacturing branding, tool design, and infrastructure interfaces where reliability must feel human, not robotic. Historically tied to metallurgy and craftsmanship, #C46209 reflects human mastery over raw materials. #C46209 appears in automotive detailing, aerospace components, and artisanal hardware—not as decoration, but as functional identity. Spiritually, #C46209 symbolizes transformation through discipline: raw ore becomes precision tool. Use color #C46209 when your message must honor tradition while signaling technical advancement—especially in B2B, engineering, or sustainable materials sectors.

Color Conversion

Convert #C46209 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
#C46209
RGB
rgb(196, 98, 9)
HSL
hsl(29°, 91%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 95%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 95%, 77%)
XYZ
27.1819 20.4909 2.7809
Yxy
20.4909 0.5387 0.4061
Hunter Lab
45.2669 3.2430 2.6059
CIE-Lab
52.3877 34.6460 59.0110

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green98 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C46209 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

#C46209 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 #C46209 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.

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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 #C46209 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

#C46209

protanopia

#9a991f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C46209;

Text Color

color: #C46209;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C46209;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4620940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C46209;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C46209 0%, #753c06 100%);

#C46209 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C46209 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.