#C46231 Color Information

Hex color code: #C46231

The hex color #C46231 is a fiery orange with RGB values of (196, 98, 49) and HSL of (20°, 60%, 48%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameChocolate

HEX

#C46231

RGB

196, 98, 49

HSL

20°, 60%, 48%

CMYK

0%, 50%, 75%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C46231;
background-color: #C46231;
border-color: #C46231;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C46231;
border: 2px solid #C46231;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C46231]
text-[#C46231]
border-[#C46231]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C46231]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C46231, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C46231; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C46231; 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 #C46231; background-color: #C4623115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C4623120; border-left: 4px solid #C46231; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C46231; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C46231 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 98, 49

Red: 196 / Green: 98 / Blue: 49

HSL

20°, 60%, 48%

Hue: 20° / Saturation: 60% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

0%, 50%, 75%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 50% / Yellow: 75% / Key: 23%

What color is #C46231?

#C46231 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

3193C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C46231 to RGB:

rgb(196, 98, 49)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C46231 to HSL:

hsl(20, 60%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C46231 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 50%, 75%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C46231 is a fiery orange color with RGB values of 196, 98, 49 and HSL of 20°, 60%, 48%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C46231 is #3193C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C43149.

Use #C46231 in CSS: color: #C46231 or background-color: #C46231. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C46231

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.14:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C46231?

#C46231 is a fiery orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C46231?

#C46231 in RGB is (196, 98, 49) - 196 red, 98 green, and 49 blue.

How to use #C46231 in CSS?

Use #C46231 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C46231?

#3193C4 (complementary), #C43149 (analogous), and #874322 (lighter shade) work well with #C46231.