#C3785B Color Information

Hex color code: #C3785B

#C3785B is a pastel orange color. In RGB it is (195, 120, 91), and in HSL it is (17°, 46%, 56%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NameIndian Red
HEX
#C3785B
RGB
195, 120, 91
HSL
17°, 46%, 56%
CMYK
0%, 38%, 53%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C3785B;
background-color: #C3785B;
border-color: #C3785B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C3785B;
border: 2px solid #C3785B;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C3785B]
text-[#C3785B]
border-[#C3785B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C3785B]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C3785B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C3785B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C3785B; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C3785B; background-color: #C3785B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C3785B20; border-left: 4px solid #C3785B; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C3785B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C3785B in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

195, 120, 91

Red: 195 / Green: 120 / Blue: 91

HSL

17°, 46%, 56%

Hue: 17° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 53%, 24%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 53% / Key: 24%

What color is #C3785B?

#C3785B is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C3785B to RGB:

rgb(195, 120, 91)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C3785B to HSL:

hsl(17, 46%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C3785B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 38%, 53%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #C3785B has RGB (195, 120, 91) and HSL (17°, 46%, 56%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C3785B is #5BA5C2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C25B72.

Use #C3785B in CSS: color: #C3785B or background-color: #C3785B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C3785B

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.16:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3785B?

#C3785B is a subtle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C3785B?

#C3785B in RGB is (195, 120, 91) - 195 red, 120 green, and 91 blue.

How to use #C3785B in CSS?

Use #C3785B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C3785B?

#5BA5C2 (complementary), #C25B72 (analogous), and #995438 (lighter shade) work well with #C3785B.