#C49E1C

Color Details

HEX
#C49E1C
RGB
rgb(196, 158, 28)
HSL
hsl(46, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 86%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.25:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c49e1c
Contrast 8.25:1 AAA
White on #c49e1c
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#c49e1c on Black
Contrast 8.25:1 AAA
#c49e1c on White
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0b149
#dcc577
#e7d8a4
#9d7e16
#765f11
#4e3f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c43c4
#97c41c
#c4491c

Triadic

#1cc49d
#9d1cc4

Monochrome

#4e3f0b #765f11 #c49e1c #dcc577 #e7d8a4 #f3ecd2

Analogous

#c4491c #d68060 #c49e1c #acd049 #97c41c #799d16

Complementary Mix

#765f11 #c49e1c #dcc577 #1c43c4 #6b85d9 #122c7f

Nearby Colors

#c49e1b
#c49e1d
#c49e0c
#c49e2c

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About #C49E1C

#C49E1C converts to RGB(196, 158, 28) and HSL(46, 75%, 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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#C49E1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C49E1C?
RGB: 196, 158, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 158, 28)
Is #C49E1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C49E1C?
Complement: #1c43c4.
Does #C49E1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.54:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.25:1 (AAA (normal text)).