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#C45D21 Color — #C45D21

Complete color reference for #C45D21: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#C45D21
RGBrgb(196, 93, 33)
HSLhsl(22, 71%, 45%)
HSVhsv(22, 83%, 77%)
CMYKC:0% M:53% Y:83% K:23%
CSS Color#C45D21
Decimal12868897
Luminance0.1967

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#C45D21 on White
Ratio: 4.26:1 — AA Large
#C45D21 on Black
Ratio: 4.93:1 — AA
White on #C45D21
Ratio: 4.26:1 — AA Large
Black on #C45D21
Ratio: 4.93:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCF7F4
100#F6E7DE
200#EDCEBC
300#E4B69B
400#D9966F
500#C45D21
600#9D4A1A
700#763814
800#4E250D
900#311708

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #C45D21?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(196, 93, 33). The red channel is 196, green is 93, and blue is 33 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #C45D21?

The HSL value is hsl(22, 71%, 45%). Hue is 22°, saturation is 71%, and lightness is 45%.

Does #C45D21 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #C45D21 achieves a 4.26:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 4.93:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #C45D21?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #C45D21 is #2188C4.