#C5B59B

Color Details

HEX
#C5B59B
RGB
rgb(197, 181, 155)
HSL
hsl(37, 27%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 21%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.46:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5b59b
Contrast 10.46:1 AAA
White on #c5b59b
Contrast 2.01:1 Fail
#c5b59b on Black
Contrast 10.46:1 AAA
#c5b59b on White
Contrast 2.01:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1c4af
#dcd3c3
#e8e1d7
#9e917c
#766d5d
#4f483e

Complement & Analogous

#9babc5
#c0c59b
#c5a09b

Triadic

#9bc5b5
#b59bc5

Monochrome

#4f483e #766d5d #c5b59b #dcd3c3 #e8e1d7 #f3f0eb

Analogous

#c5a09b #d6bdb9 #c5b59b #cdd1af #c0c59b #9a9e7c

Complementary Mix

#766d5d #c5b59b #dcd3c3 #9babc5 #bec8d9 #656f80

Nearby Colors

#c5b59a
#c5b59c
#c5b58b
#c5b5ab

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About #C5B59B

#C5B59B converts to RGB(197, 181, 155) and HSL(37, 27%, 69%). 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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#C5B59B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5B59B?
RGB: 197, 181, 155. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 181, 155)
Is #C5B59B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5B59B?
Complement: #9babc5.
Does #C5B59B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.01:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.46:1 (AAA (normal text)).