Color swatch image showing #C4621F with RGB(196,98,31) values
Color swatch image showing #C4621F with RGB(196,98,31) values

#C4621F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C4621F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C4621F Color Information

#C4621F RGB value is (196, 98, 31). The hex color red value is 196, green is 98, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 84 percent, 23 percent.

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#C4621F Color Meaning

Color #C4621F conveys grounded vibrancy, artisanal energy, and earth-integrated warmth. Color #C4621F is a deeper, more saturated orange-brown that echoes turmeric root, roasted nuts, and clay pottery fired in open kilns. #C4621F avoids the artificiality of synthetic oranges while retaining enough brightness to feel alive. In sustainable food and craft branding, #C4621F hue signals integrity through process—slow roasting, small batches, visible hands. Psychological research links #C4621F to increased perceived authenticity in “farm-to-table” contexts. Functionally, color #C4621F serves as a versatile primary in packaging and digital interfaces. #C4621F pairs powerfully with olive, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel both vibrant and grounded. Digital contrast is strong, and #C4621F 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 #C4621F. Symbolically, color #C4621F represents energy that nourishes. #C4621F is not flash for show, but fire for function. In cultural practice, #C4621F appears in spice markets, ceramic studios, and community kitchens as a symbol of labor that loves. Spiritually, #C4621F aligns with the sacral and root chakras in tandem: creativity rooted in place. Designers use color #C4621F when they want to signal vibrancy with integrity. Its warmth is earned.

Color Conversion

Convert #C4621F 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
#C4621F
RGB
rgb(196, 98, 31)
HSL
hsl(24°, 73%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 84%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 84%, 77%)
XYZ
27.3800 20.5701 3.8237
Yxy
20.5701 0.5288 0.3973
Hunter Lab
45.3543 3.3011 2.4830
CIE-Lab
52.4757 35.0647 52.5673

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green98 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C4621F 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

#C4621F 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 #C4621F 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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#C4621F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C4621F 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

#C4621F

protanopia

#9a992f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C4621F;

Text Color

color: #C4621F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C4621F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4621F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C4621F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4621F 0%, #763a12 100%);

#C4621F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C4621F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.