#C48940 Color Information

Hex color code: #C48940

#C48940 is a subtle orange color. In RGB it is (196, 137, 64), and in HSL it is (33°, 53%, 51%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#C48940

RGB

196, 137, 64

HSL

33°, 53%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 67%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C48940;
background-color: #C48940;
border-color: #C48940;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C48940;
border: 2px solid #C48940;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C48940]
text-[#C48940]
border-[#C48940]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C48940]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C48940, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C48940; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C48940; 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 #C48940; background-color: #C4894015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C4894020; border-left: 4px solid #C48940; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C48940; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C48940 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 137, 64

Red: 196 / Green: 137 / Blue: 64

HSL

33°, 53%, 51%

Hue: 33° / Saturation: 53% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 67%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 67% / Key: 23%

What color is #C48940?

#C48940 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

407BC4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C48940 to RGB:

rgb(196, 137, 64)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C48940 to HSL:

hsl(33, 53%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C48940 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 67%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced orange tone, #C48940 has RGB (196, 137, 64) and HSL (33°, 53%, 51%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C48940 is #407BC4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C44640.

Use #C48940 in CSS: color: #C48940 or background-color: #C48940. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C48940

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C48940?

#C48940 is a balanced orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C48940?

#C48940 in RGB is (196, 137, 64) - 196 red, 137 green, and 64 blue.

How to use #C48940 in CSS?

Use #C48940 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C48940?

#407BC4 (complementary), #C44640 (analogous), and #8C612B (lighter shade) work well with #C48940.