#C49D0E

Color Details

HEX
#C49D0E
RGB
rgb(196, 157, 14)
HSL
hsl(47, 87%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 93%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.18:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c49d0e
Contrast 8.18:1 AAA
White on #c49d0e
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail
#c49d0e on Black
Contrast 8.18:1 AAA
#c49d0e on White
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0b13e
#dcc46e
#e7d89f
#9d7e0b
#765e08
#4e3f06

Complement & Analogous

#0e35c4
#90c40e
#c4410e

Triadic

#0ec49c
#9c0ec4

Monochrome

#4e3f06 #765e08 #c49d0e #dcc46e #e7d89f #f3ebcf

Analogous

#c4410e #d67a56 #c49d0e #a6d03e #90c40e #739d0b

Complementary Mix

#765e08 #c49d0e #dcc46e #0e35c4 #627cd9 #09227f

Nearby Colors

#c49d0d
#c49d0f
#c49cfe
#c49d1e

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About #C49D0E

#C49D0E converts to RGB(196, 157, 14) and HSL(47, 87%, 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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#C49D0E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C49D0E?
RGB: 196, 157, 14. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 157, 14)
Is #C49D0E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C49D0E?
Complement: #0e35c4.
Does #C49D0E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.57:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.18:1 (AAA (normal text)).