#C3B597 Color Information

Hex color code: #C3B597

The hex color #C3B597 is a pastel orange with RGB values of (195, 181, 151) and HSL of (41°, 27%, 68%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NameTan
HEX
#C3B597
RGB
195, 181, 151
HSL
41°, 27%, 68%
CMYK
0%, 7%, 23%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C3B597;
background-color: #C3B597;
border-color: #C3B597;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C3B597;
border: 2px solid #C3B597;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C3B597]
text-[#C3B597]
border-[#C3B597]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C3B597]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C3B597, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C3B597; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C3B597; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C3B597; background-color: #C3B59715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C3B59720; border-left: 4px solid #C3B597; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C3B597; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C3B597 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

195, 181, 151

Red: 195 / Green: 181 / Blue: 151

HSL

41°, 27%, 68%

Hue: 41° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 23%, 24%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 24%

What color is #C3B597?

#C3B597 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C3B597 to RGB:

rgb(195, 181, 151)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C3B597 to HSL:

hsl(41, 27%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C3B597 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate orange tone, #C3B597 has RGB (195, 181, 151) and HSL (41°, 27%, 68%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C3B597 is #97A5C3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C39F97.

Use #C3B597 in CSS: color: #C3B597 or background-color: #C3B597. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C3B597

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 10.38:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B597?

#C3B597 is a delicate orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C3B597?

#C3B597 in RGB is (195, 181, 151) - 195 red, 181 green, and 151 blue.

How to use #C3B597 in CSS?

Use #C3B597 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C3B597?

#97A5C3 (complementary), #C39F97 (analogous), and #A89367 (lighter shade) work well with #C3B597.