#C68B15 Color Information

Hex color code: #C68B15

A vivid orange shade, #C68B15 appears as (198, 139, 21) in RGB and (40°, 81%, 43%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Goldenrod

HEX

#C68B15

RGB

198, 139, 21

HSL

40°, 81%, 43%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 89%, 22%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C68B15;
background-color: #C68B15;
border-color: #C68B15;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C68B15;
border: 2px solid #C68B15;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C68B15]
text-[#C68B15]
border-[#C68B15]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C68B15]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C68B15, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C68B15; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C68B15; 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 #C68B15; background-color: #C68B1515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C68B1520; border-left: 4px solid #C68B15; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C68B15; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C68B15 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

198, 139, 21

Red: 198 / Green: 139 / Blue: 21

HSL

40°, 81%, 43%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 89%, 22%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 89% / Key: 22%

What color is #C68B15?

#C68B15 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1550C6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C68B15 to RGB:

rgb(198, 139, 21)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C68B15 to HSL:

hsl(40, 81%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C68B15 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 89%, 22%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #C68B15 has RGB (198, 139, 21) and HSL (40°, 81%, 43%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C68B15 is #1550C6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C63215.

Use #C68B15 in CSS: color: #C68B15 or background-color: #C68B15. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C68B15

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.11:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68B15?

#C68B15 is a vivid orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #C68B15?

#C68B15 in RGB is (198, 139, 21) - 198 red, 139 green, and 21 blue.

How to use #C68B15 in CSS?

Use #C68B15 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C68B15?

#1550C6 (complementary), #C63215 (analogous), and #815B0E (lighter shade) work well with #C68B15.