#C5B51C

Color Details

HEX
#C5B51C
RGB
rgb(197, 181, 28)
HSL
hsl(54, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 86%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.00:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5b51c
Contrast 10.00:1 AAA
White on #c5b51c
Contrast 2.10:1 Fail
#c5b51c on Black
Contrast 10.00:1 AAA
#c5b51c on White
Contrast 2.10:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1c449
#dcd377
#e8e1a4
#9e9116
#766d11
#4f480b

Complement & Analogous

#1c2dc4
#81c41c
#c45f1c

Triadic

#1cc4b4
#b41cc4

Monochrome

#4f480b #766d11 #c5b51c #dcd377 #e8e1a4 #f3f0d2

Analogous

#c45f1c #d68f60 #c5b51c #9ad049 #81c41c #679d16

Complementary Mix

#766d11 #c5b51c #dcd377 #1c2dc4 #6b77d9 #121d7f

Nearby Colors

#c5b51b
#c5b51d
#c5b50c
#c5b52c

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About #C5B51C

#C5B51C converts to RGB(197, 181, 28) and HSL(54, 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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#C5B51C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5B51C?
RGB: 197, 181, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 181, 28)
Is #C5B51C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5B51C?
Complement: #1c2dc4.
Does #C5B51C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.10:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.00:1 (AAA (normal text)).