#C4A968 Color Information

Hex color code: #C4A968

The hex color #C4A968 is a soft orange with RGB values of (196, 169, 104) and HSL of (42°, 44%, 59%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C4A968

RGB

196, 169, 104

HSL

42°, 44%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 47%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C4A968;
background-color: #C4A968;
border-color: #C4A968;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C4A968;
border: 2px solid #C4A968;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C4A968]
text-[#C4A968]
border-[#C4A968]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C4A968]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C4A968, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C4A968; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C4A968; 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 #C4A968; background-color: #C4A96815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C4A96820; border-left: 4px solid #C4A968; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C4A968; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C4A968 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 169, 104

Red: 196 / Green: 169 / Blue: 104

HSL

42°, 44%, 59%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 47%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 47% / Key: 23%

What color is #C4A968?

#C4A968 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6884C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C4A968 to RGB:

rgb(196, 169, 104)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C4A968 to HSL:

hsl(42, 44%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C4A968 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 14%, 47%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #C4A968 has RGB (196, 169, 104) and HSL (42°, 44%, 59%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C4A968 is #6884C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C47B68.

Use #C4A968 in CSS: color: #C4A968 or background-color: #C4A968. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C4A968

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.22:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4A968?

#C4A968 is a pastel orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C4A968?

#C4A968 in RGB is (196, 169, 104) - 196 red, 169 green, and 104 blue.

How to use #C4A968 in CSS?

Use #C4A968 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C4A968?

#6884C4 (complementary), #C47B68 (analogous), and #A2843F (lighter shade) work well with #C4A968.