Color swatch image showing #C46202 with RGB(196,98,2) values
Color swatch image showing #C46202 with RGB(196,98,2) values

#C46202 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C46202 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C46202 Color Information

#C46202 RGB value is (196, 98, 2). The hex color red value is 196, green is 98, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 99 percent, 23 percent.

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#C46202 Color Meaning

Color #C46202 signifies matured intensity, industrial strength, and robust harvest. #C46202 deeper, more brownish-orange resembles rust, terracotta, and spices like paprika. Psychologically, color #C46202 evokes a sense of seasoned power, earned warmth, and energy that has been solidified through use or time. #C46202 culturally references traditional brickwork, autumn landscapes at dusk, and the patina on old tools. Spiritually, #C46202 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 #C46202 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
#C46202
RGB
rgb(196, 98, 2)
HSL
hsl(30°, 98%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 99%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 99%, 77%)
XYZ
27.1436 20.4755 2.5790
Yxy
20.4755 0.5407 0.4079
Hunter Lab
45.2499 3.2319 2.6296
CIE-Lab
52.3706 34.5646 60.4433

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green98 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C46202 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

#C46202 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 #C46202 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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#C46202

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 #C46202 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

#C46202

protanopia

#9a9919

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C46202;

Text Color

color: #C46202;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C46202;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4620240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C46202;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C46202 0%, #773c01 100%);

#C46202 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C46202 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.