#C8C5A9

Color Details

HEX
#C8C5A9
RGB
rgb(200, 197, 169)
HSL
hsl(54, 22%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 16%, 22%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.02:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c8c5a9
Contrast 12.02:1 AAA
White on #c8c5a9
Contrast 1.75:1 Fail
#c8c5a9 on Black
Contrast 12.02:1 AAA
#c8c5a9 on White
Contrast 1.75:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d3d1ba
#dedccb
#e9e8dd
#a09e87
#787665
#504f44

Complement & Analogous

#a8abc7
#bbc7a8
#c7b4a8

Triadic

#a8c7c4
#c4a8c7

Monochrome

#504f44 #787665 #c8c5a9 #dedccb #e9e8dd #f4f3ee

Analogous

#c7b4a8 #d8cbc2 #c8c5a9 #c9d2b9 #bbc7a8 #969f86

Complementary Mix

#787665 #c8c5a9 #dedccb #a8abc7 #c6c8db #6d6f81

Nearby Colors

#c8c5a8
#c8c5aa
#c8c599
#c8c5b9

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About #C8C5A9

#C8C5A9 converts to RGB(200, 197, 169) and HSL(54, 22%, 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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#C8C5A9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C8C5A9?
RGB: 200, 197, 169. Copy as CSS: rgb(200, 197, 169)
Is #C8C5A9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C8C5A9?
Complement: #a8abc7.
Does #C8C5A9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.75:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.02:1 (AAA (normal text)).