#C49D2D

Color Details

HEX
#C49D2D
RGB
rgb(196, 157, 45)
HSL
hsl(45, 63%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 77%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.21:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c49d2d
Contrast 8.21:1 AAA
White on #c49d2d
Contrast 2.56:1 Fail
#c49d2d on Black
Contrast 8.21:1 AAA
#c49d2d on White
Contrast 2.56:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0b157
#dcc481
#e7d8ab
#9d7e24
#765e1b
#4e3f12

Complement & Analogous

#2c52c3
#9ec32c
#c3522c

Triadic

#2cc39e
#9e2cc3

Monochrome

#4e3f12 #765e1b #c49d2d #dcc481 #e7d8ab #f3ebd5

Analogous

#c3522c #d5866b #c49d2d #b1cf56 #9ec32c #7e9c23

Complementary Mix

#765e1b #c49d2d #dcc481 #2c52c3 #768fd8 #1d357f

Nearby Colors

#c49d2c
#c49d2e
#c49d1d
#c49d3d

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About #C49D2D

#C49D2D converts to RGB(196, 157, 45) and HSL(45, 63%, 47%). 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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#C49D2D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C49D2D?
RGB: 196, 157, 45. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 157, 45)
Is #C49D2D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C49D2D?
Complement: #2c52c3.
Does #C49D2D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.56:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.21:1 (AAA (normal text)).