#C49D0B

Color Details

HEX
#C49D0B
RGB
rgb(196, 157, 11)
HSL
hsl(47, 89%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 94%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.17:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c49d0b
Contrast 8.17:1 AAA
White on #c49d0b
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail
#c49d0b on Black
Contrast 8.17:1 AAA
#c49d0b on White
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0b13c
#dcc46d
#e7d89d
#9d7e09
#765e07
#4e3f04

Complement & Analogous

#0c34c6
#91c60c
#c6400c

Triadic

#0cc69d
#9d0cc6

Monochrome

#4e3f04 #765e07 #c49d0b #dcc46d #e7d89d #f3ebce

Analogous

#c6400c #d77955 #c49d0b #a7d13d #91c60c #749e0a

Complementary Mix

#765e07 #c49d0b #dcc46d #0c34c6 #617bda #082281

Nearby Colors

#c49d0a
#c49d0c
#c49cfb
#c49d1b

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About #C49D0B

#C49D0B converts to RGB(196, 157, 11) and HSL(47, 89%, 41%). 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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#C49D0B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C49D0B?
RGB: 196, 157, 11. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 157, 11)
Is #C49D0B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C49D0B?
Complement: #0c34c6.
Does #C49D0B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.57:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.17:1 (AAA (normal text)).