#C5491C

Color Details

HEX
#C5491C
RGB
rgb(197, 73, 28)
HSL
hsl(16, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 86%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 4.83:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5491c
Contrast 4.34:1 Fail
White on #c5491c
Contrast 4.83:1 AA
#c5491c on Black
Contrast 4.34:1 Fail
#c5491c on White
Contrast 4.83:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d16d49
#dc9277
#e8b6a4
#9e3a16
#762c11
#4f1d0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c97c4
#c49d1c
#c41c43

Triadic

#1cc449
#491cc4

Monochrome

#4f1d0b #762c11 #c5491c #dc9277 #e8b6a4 #f3dbd2

Analogous

#c41c43 #d6607b #c5491c #d0b149 #c49d1c #9d7e16

Complementary Mix

#762c11 #c5491c #dc9277 #1c97c4 #6bbbd9 #12627f

Nearby Colors

#c5491b
#c5491d
#c5490c
#c5492c

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About #C5491C

#C5491C converts to RGB(197, 73, 28) and HSL(16, 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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#C5491C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5491C?
RGB: 197, 73, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 73, 28)
Is #C5491C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5491C?
Complement: #1c97c4.
Does #C5491C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.83:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.34:1 (AA (large text)).