#C6AE76 Color Information

Hex color code: #C6AE76

#C6AE76 is a delicate orange color. In RGB it is (198, 174, 118), and in HSL it is (42°, 41%, 62%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C6AE76

RGB

198, 174, 118

HSL

42°, 41%, 62%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 40%, 22%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C6AE76;
background-color: #C6AE76;
border-color: #C6AE76;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C6AE76;
border: 2px solid #C6AE76;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C6AE76]
text-[#C6AE76]
border-[#C6AE76]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C6AE76]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C6AE76, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C6AE76; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C6AE76; 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 #C6AE76; background-color: #C6AE7615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C6AE7620; border-left: 4px solid #C6AE76; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C6AE76; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C6AE76 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

198, 174, 118

Red: 198 / Green: 174 / Blue: 118

HSL

42°, 41%, 62%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 40%, 22%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 40% / Key: 22%

What color is #C6AE76?

#C6AE76 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

768EC6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C6AE76 to RGB:

rgb(198, 174, 118)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C6AE76 to HSL:

hsl(42, 41%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C6AE76 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 40%, 22%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #C6AE76 has RGB (198, 174, 118) and HSL (42°, 41%, 62%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C6AE76 is #768EC6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C68676.

Use #C6AE76 in CSS: color: #C6AE76 or background-color: #C6AE76. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C6AE76

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.72:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6AE76?

#C6AE76 is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C6AE76?

#C6AE76 in RGB is (198, 174, 118) - 198 red, 174 green, and 118 blue.

How to use #C6AE76 in CSS?

Use #C6AE76 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C6AE76?

#768EC6 (complementary), #C68676 (analogous), and #A98C47 (lighter shade) work well with #C6AE76.