#C49D1E

Color Details

HEX
#C49D1E
RGB
rgb(196, 157, 30)
HSL
hsl(46, 73%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 85%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.19:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c49d1e
Contrast 8.19:1 AAA
White on #c49d1e
Contrast 2.56:1 Fail
#c49d1e on Black
Contrast 8.19:1 AAA
#c49d1e on White
Contrast 2.56:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0b14b
#dcc478
#e7d8a5
#9d7e18
#765e12
#4e3f0c

Complement & Analogous

#1e45c2
#96c21e
#c24a1e

Triadic

#1ec29c
#9c1ec2

Monochrome

#4e3f0c #765e12 #c49d1e #dcc478 #e7d8a5 #f3ebd2

Analogous

#c24a1e #d48062 #c49d1e #abce4b #96c21e #789b18

Complementary Mix

#765e12 #c49d1e #dcc478 #1e45c2 #6d86d7 #142d7e

Nearby Colors

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#c49d0e
#c49d2e

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About #C49D1E

#C49D1E converts to RGB(196, 157, 30) and HSL(46, 73%, 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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#C49D1E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C49D1E?
RGB: 196, 157, 30. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 157, 30)
Is #C49D1E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C49D1E?
Complement: #1e45c2.
Does #C49D1E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.56:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.19:1 (AAA (normal text)).