#C5BDAB

Color Details

HEX
#C5BDAB
RGB
rgb(197, 189, 171)
HSL
hsl(42, 18%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.24:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5bdab
Contrast 11.24:1 AAA
White on #c5bdab
Contrast 1.87:1 Fail
#c5bdab on Black
Contrast 11.24:1 AAA
#c5bdab on White
Contrast 1.87:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1cabc
#dcd7cd
#e8e5dd
#9e9789
#767167
#4f4c44

Complement & Analogous

#abb2c4
#c1c7a8
#c7aea8

Triadic

#abc4bd
#bdabc4

Monochrome

#4f4c44 #767167 #c5bdab #dcd7cd #e8e5dd #f3f2ee

Analogous

#c7aea8 #d8c6c2 #c5bdab #cdd2b9 #c1c7a8 #9a9f86

Complementary Mix

#767167 #c5bdab #dcd7cd #abb2c4 #c8cdd9 #6f747f

Nearby Colors

#c5bdaa
#c5bdac
#c5bd9b
#c5bdbb

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About #C5BDAB

#C5BDAB converts to RGB(197, 189, 171) and HSL(42, 18%, 72%). 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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#C5BDAB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5BDAB?
RGB: 197, 189, 171. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 189, 171)
Is #C5BDAB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5BDAB?
Complement: #abb2c4.
Does #C5BDAB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.87:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.24:1 (AAA (normal text)).