#C8972D

Color Details

HEX
#C8972D
RGB
rgb(200, 151, 45)
HSL
hsl(41, 63%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 78%, 22%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.92:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c8972d
Contrast 7.92:1 AAA
White on #c8972d
Contrast 2.65:1 Fail
#c8972d on Black
Contrast 7.92:1 AAA
#c8972d on White
Contrast 2.65:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d3ac57
#dec181
#e9d5ab
#a07924
#785b1b
#503c12

Complement & Analogous

#2d5ec8
#abc82d
#c84a2d

Triadic

#2dc897
#972dc8

Monochrome

#503c12 #785b1b #c8972d #dec181 #e9d5ab #f4ead5

Analogous

#c84a2d #d9806c #c8972d #bcd357 #abc82d #89a024

Complementary Mix

#785b1b #c8972d #dec181 #2d5ec8 #7796db #1d3d82

Nearby Colors

#c8972c
#c8972e
#c8971d
#c8973d

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About #C8972D

#C8972D converts to RGB(200, 151, 45) and HSL(41, 63%, 48%). 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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#C8972D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C8972D?
RGB: 200, 151, 45. Copy as CSS: rgb(200, 151, 45)
Is #C8972D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C8972D?
Complement: #2d5ec8.
Does #C8972D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.65:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.92:1 (AAA (normal text)).