#C46238 Color Meaning and Information

#C46238 Color Information

#C46238 RGB value is (196, 98, 56). The hex color red value is 196, green is 98, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 71 percent, 23percent.

#C46238

rgb(196, 98, 56)

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#C46238 Color Meaning

color #C46238 conveys grounded energy, steady warmth, and earthy sophistication. #C46238 muted reddish-brown Color #C46238 evokes natural clay, autumn foliage, and rustic textures. Psychologically, #C46238 promotes emotional stability, focus, and practical thinking, fostering calm and measured engagement. Culturally, color #C46238 is common in heritage design, artisan crafts, and natural interiors, symbolizing tradition, reliability, and refined subtlety. Spiritually, #C46238 channels groundedness, patience, and rooted energy, supporting reflection, inner strength, and composure. Its earthy tone balances warmth with stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #C46238 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

#C46238

RGB

rgb(196, 98, 56)

HSL

hsl(18°, 56%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 50%, 71%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(18°, 71%, 77%)

XYZ

27.8464 20.7567 6.2801

Yxy

20.7567 0.5074 0.3782

Hunter Lab

45.5595 3.4385 2.1917

CIE-Lab

52.6821 36.0397 41.1435

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green98 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue56 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Yellow71 / 100 (71%)

71%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C46238 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

#C46238 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 #C46238 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C46238

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.08:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.08:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C46238 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

#C46238

protanopia

#9a9942

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C46238;

Text Color

color: #C46238;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C46238;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4623840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C46238;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C46238 0%, #733921 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C46238 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.