#C6A498 Color Information

Hex color code: #C6A498

A subtle orange shade, #C6A498 appears as (198, 164, 152) in RGB and (16°, 29%, 69%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C6A498

RGB

198, 164, 152

HSL

16°, 29%, 69%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 23%, 22%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C6A498;
background-color: #C6A498;
border-color: #C6A498;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C6A498;
border: 2px solid #C6A498;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C6A498]
text-[#C6A498]
border-[#C6A498]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C6A498]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C6A498, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C6A498; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C6A498; 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 #C6A498; background-color: #C6A49815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C6A49820; border-left: 4px solid #C6A498; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C6A498; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C6A498 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

198, 164, 152

Red: 198 / Green: 164 / Blue: 152

HSL

16°, 29%, 69%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 23%, 22%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 22%

What color is #C6A498?

#C6A498 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

99BBC7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C6A498 to RGB:

rgb(198, 164, 152)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C6A498 to HSL:

hsl(16, 29%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C6A498 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 22%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate orange tone, #C6A498 has RGB (198, 164, 152) and HSL (16°, 29%, 69%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C6A498 is #99BBC7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C799A4.

Use #C6A498 in CSS: color: #C6A498 or background-color: #C6A498. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C6A498

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.16:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6A498?

#C6A498 is a delicate orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C6A498?

#C6A498 in RGB is (198, 164, 152) - 198 red, 164 green, and 152 blue.

How to use #C6A498 in CSS?

Use #C6A498 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C6A498?

#99BBC7 (complementary), #C799A4 (analogous), and #AC7A68 (lighter shade) work well with #C6A498.