#C38C2A

Color Details

HEX
#C38C2A
RGB
rgb(195, 140, 42)
HSL
hsl(38, 65%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 78%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.11:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c38c2a
Contrast 7.11:1 AAA
White on #c38c2a
Contrast 2.96:1 Fail
#c38c2a on Black
Contrast 7.11:1 AAA
#c38c2a on White
Contrast 2.96:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cfa355
#dbba7f
#e7d1aa
#9c7022
#755419
#4e3811

Complement & Analogous

#2961c2
#adc229
#c23d29

Triadic

#29c28a
#8a29c2

Monochrome

#4e3811 #755419 #c38c2a #dbba7f #e7d1aa #f3e8d4

Analogous

#c23d29 #d47769 #c38c2a #bdce54 #adc229 #8a9b21

Complementary Mix

#755419 #c38c2a #dbba7f #2961c2 #7498d7 #1b3f7e

Nearby Colors

#c38c29
#c38c2b
#c38c1a
#c38c3a

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About #C38C2A

#C38C2A converts to RGB(195, 140, 42) and HSL(38, 65%, 46%). 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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#C38C2A FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C38C2A?
RGB: 195, 140, 42. Copy as CSS: rgb(195, 140, 42)
Is #C38C2A a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C38C2A?
Complement: #2961c2.
Does #C38C2A have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.96:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.11:1 (AAA (normal text)).