#C49F08

Color Details

HEX
#C49F08
RGB
rgb(196, 159, 8)
HSL
hsl(48, 92%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 96%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c49f08
Contrast 8.31:1 AAA
White on #c49f08
Contrast 2.53:1 Fail
#c49f08 on Black
Contrast 8.31:1 AAA
#c49f08 on White
Contrast 2.53:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0b239
#dcc56b
#e7d99c
#9d7f06
#765f05
#4e4003

Complement & Analogous

#082ec4
#8cc408
#c44008

Triadic

#08c49e
#9e08c4

Monochrome

#4e4003 #765f05 #c49f08 #dcc56b #e7d99c #f3ecce

Analogous

#c44008 #d67952 #c49f08 #a3d039 #8cc408 #709d06

Complementary Mix

#765f05 #c49f08 #dcc56b #082ec4 #5e77d9 #051e7f

Nearby Colors

#c49f07
#c49f09
#c49ef8
#c49f18

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About #C49F08

#C49F08 converts to RGB(196, 159, 8) and HSL(48, 92%, 40%). 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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#C49F08 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C49F08?
RGB: 196, 159, 8. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 159, 8)
Is #C49F08 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C49F08?
Complement: #082ec4.
Does #C49F08 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.53:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.31:1 (AAA (normal text)).