#C5B51D

Color Details

HEX
#C5B51D
RGB
rgb(197, 181, 29)
HSL
hsl(54, 74%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 85%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.00:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5b51d
Contrast 10.00:1 AAA
White on #c5b51d
Contrast 2.10:1 Fail
#c5b51d on Black
Contrast 10.00:1 AAA
#c5b51d on White
Contrast 2.10:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1c44a
#dcd377
#e8e1a5
#9e9117
#766d11
#4f480c

Complement & Analogous

#1d2ec3
#81c31d
#c3601d

Triadic

#1dc3b3
#b31dc3

Monochrome

#4f480c #766d11 #c5b51d #dcd377 #e8e1a5 #f3f0d2

Analogous

#c3601d #d59061 #c5b51d #9acf4a #81c31d #679c17

Complementary Mix

#766d11 #c5b51d #dcd377 #1d2ec3 #6c77d8 #131e7f

Nearby Colors

#c5b51c
#c5b51e
#c5b50d
#c5b52d

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About #C5B51D

#C5B51D converts to RGB(197, 181, 29) and HSL(54, 74%, 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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#C5B51D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5B51D?
RGB: 197, 181, 29. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 181, 29)
Is #C5B51D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5B51D?
Complement: #1d2ec3.
Does #C5B51D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.10:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.00:1 (AAA (normal text)).