#C38C55

Color Details

HEX
#C38C55
RGB
rgb(195, 140, 85)
HSL
hsl(30, 48%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 56%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.20:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c38c55
Contrast 7.20:1 AAA
White on #c38c55
Contrast 2.92:1 Fail
#c38c55 on Black
Contrast 7.20:1 AAA
#c38c55 on White
Contrast 2.92:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cfa377
#dbba99
#e7d1bb
#9c7044
#755433
#4e3822

Complement & Analogous

#558cc3
#c3c355
#c35555

Triadic

#55c38c
#8c55c3

Monochrome

#4e3822 #755433 #c38c55 #dbba99 #e7d1bb #f3e8dd

Analogous

#c35555 #d58888 #c38c55 #cfcf77 #c3c355 #9c9c44

Complementary Mix

#755433 #c38c55 #dbba99 #558cc3 #91b4d8 #375b7f

Nearby Colors

#c38c54
#c38c56
#c38c45
#c38c65

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About #C38C55

#C38C55 converts to RGB(195, 140, 85) and HSL(30, 48%, 55%). 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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#C38C55 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C38C55?
RGB: 195, 140, 85. Copy as CSS: rgb(195, 140, 85)
Is #C38C55 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C38C55?
Complement: #558cc3.
Does #C38C55 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.92:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.20:1 (AAA (normal text)).