#C79970 Color Information

Hex color code: #C79970

A subtle orange shade, #C79970 appears as (199, 153, 112) in RGB and (28°, 44%, 61%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#C79970

RGB

199, 153, 112

HSL

28°, 44%, 61%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 44%, 22%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C79970;
background-color: #C79970;
border-color: #C79970;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C79970;
border: 2px solid #C79970;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C79970]
text-[#C79970]
border-[#C79970]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C79970]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C79970, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C79970; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C79970; 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 #C79970; background-color: #C7997015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C7997020; border-left: 4px solid #C79970; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C79970; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C79970 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

199, 153, 112

Red: 199 / Green: 153 / Blue: 112

HSL

28°, 44%, 61%

Hue: 28° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 44%, 22%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 44% / Key: 22%

What color is #C79970?

#C79970 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

709EC7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C79970 to RGB:

rgb(199, 153, 112)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C79970 to HSL:

hsl(28, 44%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C79970 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 23%, 44%, 22%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #C79970 has RGB (199, 153, 112) and HSL (28°, 44%, 61%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C79970 is #709EC7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C77073.

Use #C79970 in CSS: color: #C79970 or background-color: #C79970. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C79970

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.22:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C79970?

#C79970 is a soft orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C79970?

#C79970 in RGB is (199, 153, 112) - 199 red, 153 green, and 112 blue.

How to use #C79970 in CSS?

Use #C79970 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C79970?

#709EC7 (complementary), #C77073 (analogous), and #A97242 (lighter shade) work well with #C79970.