#C47D17

Color Details

HEX
#C47D17
RGB
rgb(196, 125, 23)
HSL
hsl(35, 79%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 88%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.29:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c47d17
Contrast 6.29:1 AA
White on #c47d17
Contrast 3.34:1 Fail
#c47d17 on Black
Contrast 6.29:1 AA
#c47d17 on White
Contrast 3.34:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d09745
#dcb174
#e7cba2
#9d6412
#764b0e
#4e3209

Complement & Analogous

#175fc4
#b6c417
#c42517

Triadic

#17c47c
#7c17c4

Monochrome

#4e3209 #764b0e #c47d17 #dcb174 #e7cba2 #f3e5d1

Analogous

#c42517 #d6665d #c47d17 #c5d045 #b6c417 #929d12

Complementary Mix

#764b0e #c47d17 #dcb174 #175fc4 #6897d9 #0f3e7f

Nearby Colors

#c47d16
#c47d18
#c47d07
#c47d27

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About #C47D17

#C47D17 converts to RGB(196, 125, 23) and HSL(35, 79%, 43%). 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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#C47D17 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C47D17?
RGB: 196, 125, 23. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 125, 23)
Is #C47D17 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C47D17?
Complement: #175fc4.
Does #C47D17 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.34:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.29:1 (AA (normal text)).