#C4981B Hex Code
Color Name: Gold Foil
What is hex #C4981B Color?
The color name of hex code #C4981B is Gold Foil. The RGB values are (196, 152, 27) which means it is composed of
52% red, 41% green and 7% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:23 Y:86 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C4981B has a hue of 44°, 86% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #C4981B Color Codes
| Color Name | Gold Foil |
| RGB Values | (196, 152, 27) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 23%, 86%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (44°, 86%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9933 |
| Inverse Color | #3B67E4 [Royal Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7753 C |
| Closest RAL | 1005 [Honey yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #1B47C4 [New Car] |
| #C4981B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7D7D7D |
| Desaturated | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #C4981B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C4981B is #1B47C4 which is called New Car. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C4981B color is offered by #1B47C4. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #C4981B are #9CC41B and #C4441B, called Dark Lemon Lime and Dark Pastel Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C4981B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #C4981B are #1B9CC4 (Pacific Blue) and #431BC4 (Interdimensional Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#C4981B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #1BC498 (Mountain Meadow) and #981BC4 (Dark Orchid) along with #C4981B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #C4981B has #1BC498 (Mountain Meadow), #1B47C4 (New Car) and #C41B47 (Bright Maroon). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #C4981B contains #1BC444 (Dark Pastel Green), #1B47C4 (New Car) and #C41B9C (Royal Fuchsia). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #C4981B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C4981B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of C4981B Color
Tints
D0AD49- D6B75F
- DCC176
- E2CC8D
- E7D6A4
- EDE0BB
- F3EAD1
- F9F5E8
Tones
- B6932F
- B09139
- A98E43
- A28C4E
- 9B8A58
- 948762
- 8E856C
- 878276
Shades
- 9D7A16
- 896A13
- 765B10
- 624C0E
- 4E3D0B
- 3B2E08
- 271E05
- 140F03
#C4981B Color Patterns
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#C4981B Gingham Checks
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#C4981B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C4981B Polka Dots Pattern
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#C4981B Honeycomb Pattern
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#C4981B Leaves Pattern
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#C4981B Houndstooth Pattern
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#C4981B Trellis Pattern
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#C4981B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
