Color swatch image showing #C46200 with RGB(196,98,0) values
Color swatch image showing #C46200 with RGB(196,98,0) values

#C46200 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C46200 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C46200 Color Information

#C46200 RGB value is (196, 98, 0). The hex color red value is 196, green is 98, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 100 percent, 23 percent.

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#C46200 Color Meaning

Color #C46200 signifies matured intensity, industrial strength, and robust harvest. #C46200 deeper, more brownish-orange resembles rust, terracotta, and spices like paprika. Psychologically, color #C46200 evokes a sense of seasoned power, earned warmth, and energy that has been solidified through use or time. #C46200 culturally references traditional brickwork, autumn landscapes at dusk, and the patina on old tools. Spiritually, #C46200 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 #C46200 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
#C46200
RGB
rgb(196, 98, 0)
HSL
hsl(30°, 100%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 100%, 77%)
XYZ
27.1326 20.4711 2.5213
Yxy
20.4711 0.5413 0.4084
Hunter Lab
45.2450 3.2286 2.6363
CIE-Lab
52.3657 34.5413 60.8665

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green98 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C46200 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

#C46200 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 #C46200 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
#C46200

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 #C46200 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

#C46200

protanopia

#9a9918

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C46200;

Text Color

color: #C46200;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C46200;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4620040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C46200;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C46200 0%, #753b00 100%);

#C46200 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C46200 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.