#C5A53B

Color Details

HEX
#C5A53B
RGB
rgb(197, 165, 59)
HSL
hsl(46, 54%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 70%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.82:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5a53b
Contrast 8.82:1 AAA
White on #c5a53b
Contrast 2.38:1 Fail
#c5a53b on Black
Contrast 8.82:1 AAA
#c5a53b on White
Contrast 2.38:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1b762
#dcc989
#e8dbb1
#9e842f
#766323
#4f4218

Complement & Analogous

#3b5bc4
#a0c43b
#c45f3b

Triadic

#3bc4a4
#a43bc4

Monochrome

#4f4218 #766323 #c5a53b #dcc989 #e8dbb1 #f3edd8

Analogous

#c45f3b #d68f76 #c5a53b #b3d062 #a0c43b #809d2f

Complementary Mix

#766323 #c5a53b #dcc989 #3b5bc4 #8094d9 #263b7f

Nearby Colors

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About #C5A53B

#C5A53B converts to RGB(197, 165, 59) and HSL(46, 54%, 50%). 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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#C5A53B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5A53B?
RGB: 197, 165, 59. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 165, 59)
Is #C5A53B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5A53B?
Complement: #3b5bc4.
Does #C5A53B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.38:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.82:1 (AAA (normal text)).