Color swatch image showing #C46222 with RGB(196,98,34) values

#C46222 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C46222 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C46222 Color Information

#C46222 RGB value is (196, 98, 34). The hex color red value is 196, green is 98, and blue is 34. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 83 percent, 23 percent.

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#C46222 Color Meaning

Color #C46222 conveys grounded vibrancy, artisanal energy, and earth-integrated warmth. Color #C46222 is a deeper, more saturated orange-brown that echoes turmeric root, roasted nuts, and clay pottery fired in open kilns. #C46222 avoids the artificiality of synthetic oranges while retaining enough brightness to feel alive. In sustainable food and craft branding, #C46222 hue signals integrity through process—slow roasting, small batches, visible hands. Psychological research links #C46222 to increased perceived authenticity in “farm-to-table” contexts. Functionally, color #C46222 serves as a versatile primary in packaging and digital interfaces. #C46222 pairs powerfully with olive, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel both vibrant and grounded. Digital contrast is strong, and #C46222 meets accessibility standards with proper text weighting. Print reproduction is excellent, especially on uncoated stocks that enhance its tactile depth. Consumer studies show higher perceived craftsmanship for products using color #C46222. Symbolically, color #C46222 represents energy that nourishes. #C46222 is not flash for show, but fire for function. In cultural practice, #C46222 appears in spice markets, ceramic studios, and community kitchens as a symbol of labor that loves. Spiritually, #C46222 aligns with the sacral and root chakras in tandem: creativity rooted in place. Designers use color #C46222 when they want to signal vibrancy with integrity. Its warmth is earned.

Color Conversion

Convert #C46222 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
#C46222
RGB
rgb(196, 98, 34)
HSL
hsl(24°, 70%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 83%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 83%, 77%)
XYZ
27.4214 20.5866 4.0417
Yxy
20.5866 0.5268 0.3955
Hunter Lab
45.3725 3.3133 2.4572
CIE-Lab
52.4941 35.1518 51.3769

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green98 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue34 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C46222 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

#C46222 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 #C46222 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.

#FFFFFF
#C46222

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C46222 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

#C46222

protanopia

#9a9931

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C46222;

Text Color

color: #C46222;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C46222;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4622240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C46222;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C46222 0%, #743b15 100%);

#C46222 Color FAQs

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