#C49E2C

Color Details

HEX
#C49E2C
RGB
rgb(196, 158, 44)
HSL
hsl(45, 63%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 78%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.27:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c49e2c
Contrast 8.27:1 AAA
White on #c49e2c
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#c49e2c on Black
Contrast 8.27:1 AAA
#c49e2c on White
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0b156
#dcc580
#e7d8ab
#9d7e23
#765f1a
#4e3f12

Complement & Analogous

#2c52c3
#9ec32c
#c3522c

Triadic

#2cc39e
#9e2cc3

Monochrome

#4e3f12 #765f1a #c49e2c #dcc580 #e7d8ab #f3ecd5

Analogous

#c3522c #d5866b #c49e2c #b1cf56 #9ec32c #7e9c23

Complementary Mix

#765f1a #c49e2c #dcc580 #2c52c3 #768fd8 #1d357f

Nearby Colors

#c49e2b
#c49e2d
#c49e1c
#c49e3c

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About #C49E2C

#C49E2C converts to RGB(196, 158, 44) 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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#C49E2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C49E2C?
RGB: 196, 158, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 158, 44)
Is #C49E2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C49E2C?
Complement: #2c52c3.
Does #C49E2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.54:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.27:1 (AAA (normal text)).