#C7491F Color Information

Hex color code: #C7491F

#C7491F is a vivid orange color. In RGB it is (199, 73, 31), and in HSL it is (15°, 73%, 45%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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HEX

#C7491F

RGB

199, 73, 31

HSL

15°, 73%, 45%

CMYK

0%, 63%, 84%, 22%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C7491F;
background-color: #C7491F;
border-color: #C7491F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C7491F;
border: 2px solid #C7491F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C7491F]
text-[#C7491F]
border-[#C7491F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C7491F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C7491F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C7491F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C7491F; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #C7491F; background-color: #C7491F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C7491F20; border-left: 4px solid #C7491F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C7491F; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C7491F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

199, 73, 31

Red: 199 / Green: 73 / Blue: 31

HSL

15°, 73%, 45%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

0%, 63%, 84%, 22%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 63% / Yellow: 84% / Key: 22%

What color is #C7491F?

#C7491F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1F9DC7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C7491F to RGB:

rgb(199, 73, 31)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C7491F to HSL:

hsl(15, 73%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C7491F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 63%, 84%, 22%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #C7491F has RGB (199, 73, 31) and HSL (15°, 73%, 45%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C7491F is #1F9DC7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C71F49.

Use #C7491F in CSS: color: #C7491F or background-color: #C7491F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C7491F

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.40:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7491F?

#C7491F is a vivid orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C7491F?

#C7491F in RGB is (199, 73, 31) - 199 red, 73 green, and 31 blue.

How to use #C7491F in CSS?

Use #C7491F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C7491F?

#1F9DC7 (complementary), #C71F49 (analogous), and #843115 (lighter shade) work well with #C7491F.