#C3AE2D

Color Details

HEX
#C3AE2D
RGB
rgb(195, 174, 45)
HSL
hsl(52, 63%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 77%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.41:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c3ae2d
Contrast 9.41:1 AAA
White on #c3ae2d
Contrast 2.23:1 Fail
#c3ae2d on Black
Contrast 9.41:1 AAA
#c3ae2d on White
Contrast 2.23:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cfbe57
#dbce81
#e7dfab
#9c8b24
#75681b
#4e4612

Complement & Analogous

#2c40c3
#8cc32c
#c3642c

Triadic

#2cc3af
#af2cc3

Monochrome

#4e4612 #75681b #c3ae2d #dbce81 #e7dfab #f3efd5

Analogous

#c3642c #d5936b #c3ae2d #a3cf56 #8cc32c #709c23

Complementary Mix

#75681b #c3ae2d #dbce81 #2c40c3 #7683d8 #1d2a7f

Nearby Colors

#c3ae2c
#c3ae2e
#c3ae1d
#c3ae3d

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About #C3AE2D

#C3AE2D converts to RGB(195, 174, 45) and HSL(52, 63%, 47%). 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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#C3AE2D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C3AE2D?
RGB: 195, 174, 45. Copy as CSS: rgb(195, 174, 45)
Is #C3AE2D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C3AE2D?
Complement: #2c40c3.
Does #C3AE2D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.23:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.41:1 (AAA (normal text)).