#C3A42A

Color Details

HEX
#C3A42A
RGB
rgb(195, 164, 42)
HSL
hsl(48, 65%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 78%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.66:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c3a42a
Contrast 8.66:1 AAA
White on #c3a42a
Contrast 2.42:1 Fail
#c3a42a on Black
Contrast 8.66:1 AAA
#c3a42a on White
Contrast 2.42:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cfb655
#dbc87f
#e7dbaa
#9c8322
#756219
#4e4211

Complement & Analogous

#2948c2
#94c229
#c25729

Triadic

#29c2a3
#a329c2

Monochrome

#4e4211 #756219 #c3a42a #dbc87f #e7dbaa #f3edd4

Analogous

#c25729 #d48969 #c3a42a #a9ce54 #94c229 #769b21

Complementary Mix

#756219 #c3a42a #dbc87f #2948c2 #7488d7 #1b2f7e

Nearby Colors

#c3a429
#c3a42b
#c3a41a
#c3a43a

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About #C3A42A

#C3A42A converts to RGB(195, 164, 42) and HSL(48, 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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#C3A42A FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C3A42A?
RGB: 195, 164, 42. Copy as CSS: rgb(195, 164, 42)
Is #C3A42A a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C3A42A?
Complement: #2948c2.
Does #C3A42A have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.42:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.66:1 (AAA (normal text)).