Color #C19A42

Color Code #C19A42

A precise look at this Orange color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

OrangeMid tone
Color preview#C19A42
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#C19A42
RGB
rgb(193, 154, 66)
HSL
hsl(41.57 50.6% 50.78%)
HSV
hsv(41.57 65.8% 75.69%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 20.21%, 65.8%, 24.31%
Relative luminance0.34840—1
Contrast with white2.64:1WCAG
Contrast with black7.97:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample2.64:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample7.97:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Orange tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #C19A42 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #C19A42;
  background-color: #C19A421A;
  border-color: #C19A42;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #C19A42?

This color is RGB(193, 154, 66).

What is the HSL value of #C19A42?

Its value is HSL(41.57°, 50.6%, 50.78%).

Is #C19A42 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.