#C5AD8E

Color Details

HEX
#C5AD8E
RGB
rgb(197, 173, 142)
HSL
hsl(34, 32%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.74:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5ad8e
Contrast 9.74:1 AAA
White on #c5ad8e
Contrast 2.16:1 Fail
#c5ad8e on Black
Contrast 9.74:1 AAA
#c5ad8e on White
Contrast 2.16:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1bda5
#dccebb
#e8ded2
#9e8a72
#766855
#4f4539

Complement & Analogous

#8da5c4
#c0c48d
#c4908d

Triadic

#8dc4ac
#ac8dc4

Monochrome

#4f4539 #766855 #c5ad8e #dccebb #e8ded2 #f3efe8

Analogous

#c4908d #d6b1af #c5ad8e #cdd0a4 #c0c48d #9a9d71

Complementary Mix

#766855 #c5ad8e #dccebb #8da5c4 #b5c5d9 #5c6b7f

Nearby Colors

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About #C5AD8E

#C5AD8E converts to RGB(197, 173, 142) and HSL(34, 32%, 66%). 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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#C5AD8E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5AD8E?
RGB: 197, 173, 142. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 173, 142)
Is #C5AD8E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5AD8E?
Complement: #8da5c4.
Does #C5AD8E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.16:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.74:1 (AAA (normal text)).