New: API packages available

Our new API now gives you even more control over color conversion - perfect for web projects, plugins, internal tools or SaaS applications.
Create multiple API keys, manage your monthly token quota and flexibly integrate qConv into your applications.

Up to 2025-08-15: Introductory prices on all packages!

VIEW NOW X

Information

close all

Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 196 162 12 it is the complementary color RGB 59 93 243. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 196 162 12. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 201 162 7, RGB 218 180 26, RGB 235 198 45, RGB 252 216 64 and RGB 255 234 83

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 196 162 12. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 162 12, RGB 179 144 0, RGB 162 126 0, RGB 145 108 0 and RGB 128 90 0

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 162 12, RGB 196 112 12, RGB 196 63 12, RGB 196 13 12 and RGB 196 12 12

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 162 12, RGB 180 196 12, RGB 131 196 12, RGB 81 196 12 and RGB 32 196 12

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 196 162 12 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 196 162 12

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 162 12, RGB 179 151 29, RGB 162 141 46, RGB 145 130 63 and RGB 128 119 80

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 61 12, RGB 196 110 12, RGB 196 159 12, RGB 184 196 12 and RGB 135 196 12

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 118 98 7, RGB 157 130 10, RGB 196 162 12, RGB 235 194 15 and RGB 241 206 49

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 162 12, RGB 12 196 12 and RGB 86 12 196

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 162 12, RGB 12 196 159 and RGB 159 12 196

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 162 12, RGB 12 196 12, RGB 12 49 196 and RGB 196 12 196

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 196 162 12 shade: RGB 196 162 12, RGB 12 196 67, RGB 12 49 196 and RGB 196 12 141

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

Note

Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

Complementary color

CMYK 76 / 62 / 0 / 5

HEX #3B5DF3

RGB 59 93 243

HSL 228.91, 0.88%, 0.59%

LAB 45.95, 39.5, -78.48

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 97 / 21

HEX #C9A207

RGB 201 162 7

HSL 47.94, 0.93%, 0.41%

LAB 68.22, 2.21, 70.67

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 88 / 15

HEX #DAB41A

RGB 218 180 26

HSL 48.13, 0.79%, 0.48%

LAB 74.59, 0.45, 73.21

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 81 / 8

HEX #EBC62D

RGB 235 198 45

HSL 48.32, 0.83%, 0.55%

LAB 80.87, -1.08, 74.36

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 75 / 1

HEX #FCD840

RGB 252 216 64

HSL 48.51, 0.97%, 0.62%

LAB 87.08, -2.4, 74.58

 

CMYK 0 / 8 / 67 / 0

HEX #FFEA53

RGB 255 234 83

HSL 52.67, 1%, 0.66%

LAB 92.01, -9.3, 72.61

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 100 / 30

HEX #B39000

RGB 179 144 0

HSL 48.27, 1%, 0.35%

LAB 61.25, 1.95, 65.64

 

CMYK 0 / 22 / 100 / 36

HEX #A27E00

RGB 162 126 0

HSL 46.67, 1%, 0.32%

LAB 54.66, 4.09, 60.21

 

CMYK 0 / 26 / 100 / 43

HEX #916C00

RGB 145 108 0

HSL 44.69, 1%, 0.28%

LAB 47.94, 6.34, 54.68

 

CMYK 0 / 30 / 100 / 50

HEX #805A00

RGB 128 90 0

HSL 42.19, 1%, 0.25%

LAB 41.06, 8.72, 49.03

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4700C

RGB 196 112 12

HSL 32.61, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 55.43, 27.26, 60.51

 

CMYK 0 / 68 / 94 / 23

HEX #C43F0C

RGB 196 63 12

HSL 16.63, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 46.07, 51.15, 54.18

 

CMYK 0 / 93 / 94 / 23

HEX #C40D0C

RGB 196 13 12

HSL 0.33, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 41.3, 64.5, 51.24

 

CMYK 0 / 94 / 94 / 23

HEX #C40C0C

RGB 196 12 12

HSL 0, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 41.26, 64.62, 51.22

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 8 / 0 / 94 / 23

HEX #B4C40C

RGB 180 196 12

HSL 65.22, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 75.58, -24.39, 74.8

 

CMYK 33 / 0 / 94 / 23

HEX #83C40C

RGB 131 196 12

HSL 81.2, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 72.45, -44, 71

 

CMYK 59 / 0 / 94 / 23

HEX #51C40C

RGB 81 196 12

HSL 97.5, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 70.35, -59.74, 68.43

 

CMYK 84 / 0 / 94 / 23

HEX #20C40C

RGB 32 196 12

HSL 113.48, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 69.34, -68.46, 67.17

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 84 / 30

HEX #B3971D

RGB 179 151 29

HSL 48.8, 0.72%, 0.41%

LAB 63.18, -1.33, 61.59

 

CMYK 0 / 13 / 72 / 36

HEX #A28D2E

RGB 162 141 46

HSL 49.14, 0.56%, 0.41%

LAB 58.91, -2.87, 51.11

 

CMYK 0 / 10 / 57 / 43

HEX #91823F

RGB 145 130 63

HSL 49.02, 0.39%, 0.41%

LAB 54.39, -3.27, 37.83

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 38 / 50

HEX #807750

RGB 128 119 80

HSL 48.75, 0.23%, 0.41%

LAB 49.93, -2.77, 22.72

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 94 / 23

HEX #C43D0C

RGB 196 61 12

HSL 15.98, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 45.77, 51.96, 53.99

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 94 / 23

HEX #C46E0C

RGB 196 110 12

HSL 31.96, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 54.98, 28.33, 60.2

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 94 / 23

HEX #C49F0C

RGB 196 159 12

HSL 47.93, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 66.94, 1.64, 68.86

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 94 / 23

HEX #B8C40C

RGB 184 196 12

HSL 63.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 75.88, -22.69, 75.16

 

CMYK 31 / 0 / 94 / 23

HEX #87C40C

RGB 135 196 12

HSL 79.89, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 72.67, -42.51, 71.26

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 54

HEX #766207

RGB 118 98 7

HSL 49.19, 0.89%, 0.25%

LAB 42.16, -0.71, 47.44

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 38

HEX #9D820A

RGB 157 130 10

HSL 48.98, 0.88%, 0.33%

LAB 55.23, -0.31, 58.62

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 8

HEX #EBC20F

RGB 235 194 15

HSL 48.82, 0.88%, 0.49%

LAB 79.77, 0.38, 79.69

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 80 / 5

HEX #F1CE31

RGB 241 206 49

HSL 49.06, 0.87%, 0.57%

LAB 83.48, -2.49, 75.69

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 94 / 0 / 94 / 23

HEX #0CC40C

RGB 12 196 12

HSL 120, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 69.17, -69.94, 66.97

 

CMYK 56 / 94 / 0 / 23

HEX #560CC4

RGB 86 12 196

HSL 264.13, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 29.98, 65.46, -77.75

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 94 / 0 / 19 / 23

HEX #0CC49F

RGB 12 196 159

HSL 167.93, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 70.91, -49.43, 7.16

 

CMYK 19 / 94 / 0 / 23

HEX #9F0CC4

RGB 159 12 196

HSL 287.93, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 40.6, 73.76, -59.91

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 94 / 0 / 94 / 23

HEX #0CC40C

RGB 12 196 12

HSL 120, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 69.17, -69.94, 66.97

 

CMYK 94 / 75 / 0 / 23

HEX #0C31C4

RGB 12 49 196

HSL 227.93, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 30.06, 46.7, -77.76

 

CMYK 0 / 94 / 0 / 23

HEX #C40CC4

RGB 196 12 196

HSL 300, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 46.95, 79.57, -49.36

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 94 / 23

HEX #C4A20C

RGB 196 162 12

HSL 48.91, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 67.73, 0.04, 69.45

 

CMYK 94 / 0 / 66 / 23

HEX #0CC443

RGB 12 196 67

HSL 137.93, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 69.44, -66.48, 51.63

 

CMYK 94 / 75 / 0 / 23

HEX #0C31C4

RGB 12 49 196

HSL 227.93, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 30.06, 46.7, -77.76

 

CMYK 0 / 94 / 28 / 23

HEX #C40C8D

RGB 196 12 141

HSL 317.93, 0.88%, 0.41%

LAB 44.12, 72.38, -21.1

 

Description

Color code: RGB 196 162 12 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 196 162 12 | qconv.com - big

Red and green clearly dominate this hue: the red and green values are higher than blue. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 196 red, 162 green and 12 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
196 162 12 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 17 magenta, 94 yellow and 23 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 17% 94% 23% C M Y K

Verification of their color palette as a manufacturer!

Provide designers and agencies with accurate color values.

Let's go
Show gradients

Popular conversions

RGB to HEX

convert from RGB red green blue to #RRGGBB

RGB to CMYK

convert from RGB red green blue to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

RGB to RAL®

convert from RGB red green blue to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

RGB to HKS®

convert from RGB red green blue to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

RGB to PANTONE®

convert from RGB red green blue to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

RGB to Sherwin Williams®

convert from RGB red green blue to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

RGB to NCS®

convert from RGB red green blue to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

RGBA to HEX

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to #RRGGBB

RGBA to CMYK

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

RGBA to RAL®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

RGBA to HKS®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

RGBA to PANTONE®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

RGBA to Sherwin Williams®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

RGBA to NCS®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

CMYK to HEX

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to #RRGGBB

CMYK to RGB

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to RGB red green blue

CMYK to RGBA

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to RGBA red green blue transparency

CMYK to RAL®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

CMYK to HKS®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

CMYK to PANTONE®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

CMYK to Sherwin Williams®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

CMYK to NCS®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

HEX to RGB

convert from #RRGGBB to RGB red green blue

HEX to RGBA

convert from #RRGGBB to RGBA red green blue transparency

HEX to CMYK

convert from #RRGGBB to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

HEX to RAL®

convert from #RRGGBB to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

HEX to HKS®

convert from #RRGGBB to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

HEX to PANTONE®

convert from #RRGGBB to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

HEX to Sherwin Williams®

convert from #RRGGBB to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

HEX to NCS®

convert from #RRGGBB to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

RAL® to RGB

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to RGB red green blue

RAL® to RGBA

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to RGBA red green blue transparency

RAL® to CMYK

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

RAL® to HEX

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to #RRGGBB

RAL® to HKS®

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

RAL® to PANTONE®

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

RAL® to Sherwin Williams®

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

RAL® to NCS®

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

HKS® to RGB

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to RGB red green blue

HKS® to RGBA

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to RGBA red green blue transparency

HKS® to CMYK

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

HKS® to HEX

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to #RRGGBB

HKS® to RAL®

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

HKS® to PANTONE®

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

HKS® to Sherwin Williams®

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

HKS® to NCS®

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

PANTONE® to RGB

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to RGB red green blue

PANTONE® to RGBA

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to RGBA red green blue transparency

PANTONE® to CMYK

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

PANTONE® to HEX

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to #RRGGBB

PANTONE® to RAL®

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

PANTONE® to HKS®

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

PANTONE® to Sherwin Williams®

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

PANTONE® to NCS®

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

Sherwin Williams® to RGB

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to RGB red green blue

Sherwin Williams® to RGBA

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to RGBA red green blue transparency

Sherwin Williams® to CMYK

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

Sherwin Williams® to HEX

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to #RRGGBB

Sherwin Williams® to RAL®

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

Sherwin Williams® to HKS®

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

Sherwin Williams® to PANTONE®

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

To be able to save color palettes, you must be logged in.

Sign in to your account

or

Create an account

Current color palette Share
Should it be public or private?
Link(s) will follow after sharing.

Cancel Share

Color palette shared
Please copy and save the link you want.

Share

OK, I have copied the links

Your colors will be saved in a new color palette.
View it under your profile.
You can further customize it, and share it.

Show color palette
Close

Create a color palette

DownloadDownload in different formats

Remove All

By clicking you can create palettes and download the color swatches.