#C38C1D

Color Details

HEX
#C38C1D
RGB
rgb(195, 140, 29)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 85%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.09:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c38c1d
Contrast 7.09:1 AAA
White on #c38c1d
Contrast 2.96:1 Fail
#c38c1d on Black
Contrast 7.09:1 AAA
#c38c1d on White
Contrast 2.96:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cfa34a
#dbba77
#e7d1a5
#9c7017
#755411
#4e380c

Complement & Analogous

#1d55c3
#a8c31d
#c3391d

Triadic

#1dc38c
#8c1dc3

Monochrome

#4e380c #755411 #c38c1d #dbba77 #e7d1a5 #f3e8d2

Analogous

#c3391d #d57461 #c38c1d #b9cf4a #a8c31d #869c17

Complementary Mix

#755411 #c38c1d #dbba77 #1d55c3 #6c91d8 #13377f

Nearby Colors

#c38c1c
#c38c1e
#c38c0d
#c38c2d

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About #C38C1D

#C38C1D converts to RGB(195, 140, 29) and HSL(40, 74%, 44%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C38C1D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C38C1D?
RGB: 195, 140, 29. Copy as CSS: rgb(195, 140, 29)
Is #C38C1D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C38C1D?
Complement: #1d55c3.
Does #C38C1D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.96:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.09:1 (AAA (normal text)).