#C49D1B

Color Details

HEX
#C49D1B
RGB
rgb(196, 157, 27)
HSL
hsl(46, 76%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 86%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.19:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c49d1b
Contrast 8.19:1 AAA
White on #c49d1b
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail
#c49d1b on Black
Contrast 8.19:1 AAA
#c49d1b on White
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0b149
#dcc476
#e7d8a4
#9d7e16
#765e10
#4e3f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1b43c5
#98c51b
#c5481b

Triadic

#1bc59e
#9e1bc5

Monochrome

#4e3f0b #765e10 #c49d1b #dcc476 #e7d8a4 #f3ebd1

Analogous

#c5481b #d67f5f #c49d1b #add149 #98c51b #7a9e16

Complementary Mix

#765e10 #c49d1b #dcc476 #1b43c5 #6b85d9 #122c80

Nearby Colors

#c49d1a
#c49d1c
#c49d0b
#c49d2b

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About #C49D1B

#C49D1B converts to RGB(196, 157, 27) and HSL(46, 76%, 44%). 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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#C49D1B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C49D1B?
RGB: 196, 157, 27. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 157, 27)
Is #C49D1B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C49D1B?
Complement: #1b43c5.
Does #C49D1B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.57:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.19:1 (AAA (normal text)).