#C4928A color
The hex color #C4928A is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 57.3% green and 54.1% blue (196, 146, 138).
Its hue angle is 8°, with 33% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 30% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Grand Sunset (#C38D87), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.83:1).
#C4928A color codes
| HEX | #C4928A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 146, 138) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 57.3%, 54.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(8, 33%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(8, 30%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 30%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.07, 17.73, 11.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.07, 21.19, 33.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.632, 34.131, 28.645) | |
| Decimal | 12882570 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4928A, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C4928A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4928A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C4928A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9c9889Protanopia
no red cones#a8a289Deuteranopia
no green cones#cf8c90Tritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4928a; }
.text { color: #c4928a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4928a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 146 138 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4928a, #c4af8a); }
Similar colors
#c38d87Grand Sunset#c29594Mutabilis#c3988bMuddy Mire#d19c97Savoury Salmon#bc8f8fRosy Brown#c2877bWhisky#c79685Café Crème#d8948bPowder Blush
Questions
- What color is #C4928A?
- #C4928A is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Grand Sunset. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4928A?
- The RGB value is 196, 146, 138: 196 red, 146 green and 138 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4928A?
- The complementary color is #8ABCC4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4928A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.83:1 and white text 2.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.