#C4491C Color Information

Hex color code: #C4491C

#C4491C is a eye-catching orange color. In RGB it is (196, 73, 28), and in HSL it is (16°, 75%, 44%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#C4491C

RGB

196, 73, 28

HSL

16°, 75%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 63%, 86%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C4491C;
background-color: #C4491C;
border-color: #C4491C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C4491C;
border: 2px solid #C4491C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C4491C]
text-[#C4491C]
border-[#C4491C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C4491C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C4491C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C4491C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C4491C; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #C4491C; background-color: #C4491C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C4491C20; border-left: 4px solid #C4491C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C4491C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C4491C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 73, 28

Red: 196 / Green: 73 / Blue: 28

HSL

16°, 75%, 44%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 63%, 86%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 63% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 23%

What color is #C4491C?

#C4491C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1C97C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C4491C to RGB:

rgb(196, 73, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C4491C to HSL:

hsl(16, 75%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C4491C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 63%, 86%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold orange tone, #C4491C has RGB (196, 73, 28) and HSL (16°, 75%, 44%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C4491C is #1C97C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C41C43.

Use #C4491C in CSS: color: #C4491C or background-color: #C4491C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C4491C

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.32:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4491C?

#C4491C is a bold orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C4491C?

#C4491C in RGB is (196, 73, 28) - 196 red, 73 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #C4491C in CSS?

Use #C4491C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C4491C?

#1C97C4 (complementary), #C41C43 (analogous), and #813012 (lighter shade) work well with #C4491C.