#C48C1C

Color Details

HEX
#C48C1C
RGB
rgb(196, 140, 28)
HSL
hsl(40, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 86%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.12:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c48c1c
Contrast 7.12:1 AAA
White on #c48c1c
Contrast 2.95:1 Fail
#c48c1c on Black
Contrast 7.12:1 AAA
#c48c1c on White
Contrast 2.95:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0a349
#dcba77
#e7d1a4
#9d7016
#765411
#4e380b

Complement & Analogous

#1c54c4
#a8c41c
#c4381c

Triadic

#1cc48c
#8c1cc4

Monochrome

#4e380b #765411 #c48c1c #dcba77 #e7d1a4 #f3e8d2

Analogous

#c4381c #d67460 #c48c1c #b9d049 #a8c41c #869d16

Complementary Mix

#765411 #c48c1c #dcba77 #1c54c4 #6b90d9 #12377f

Nearby Colors

#c48c1b
#c48c1d
#c48c0c
#c48c2c

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About #C48C1C

#C48C1C converts to RGB(196, 140, 28) and HSL(40, 75%, 44%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C48C1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C48C1C?
RGB: 196, 140, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 140, 28)
Is #C48C1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C48C1C?
Complement: #1c54c4.
Does #C48C1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.95:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.12:1 (AAA (normal text)).