#C49D40 Color Information

Hex color code: #C49D40

#C49D40 is a subtle orange color. In RGB it is (196, 157, 64), and in HSL it is (42°, 53%, 51%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#C49D40

RGB

196, 157, 64

HSL

42°, 53%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 67%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C49D40;
background-color: #C49D40;
border-color: #C49D40;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C49D40;
border: 2px solid #C49D40;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C49D40]
text-[#C49D40]
border-[#C49D40]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C49D40]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C49D40, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C49D40; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C49D40; 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 #C49D40; background-color: #C49D4015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C49D4020; border-left: 4px solid #C49D40; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C49D40; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C49D40 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 157, 64

Red: 196 / Green: 157 / Blue: 64

HSL

42°, 53%, 51%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 53% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 67%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 67% / Key: 23%

What color is #C49D40?

#C49D40 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4068C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C49D40 to RGB:

rgb(196, 157, 64)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C49D40 to HSL:

hsl(42, 53%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C49D40 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 67%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C49D40 is a neutral orange color with RGB values of 196, 157, 64 and HSL of 42°, 53%, 51%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C49D40 is #4068C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C45A40.

Use #C49D40 in CSS: color: #C49D40 or background-color: #C49D40. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C49D40

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.24:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C49D40?

#C49D40 is a neutral orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C49D40?

#C49D40 in RGB is (196, 157, 64) - 196 red, 157 green, and 64 blue.

How to use #C49D40 in CSS?

Use #C49D40 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C49D40?

#4068C4 (complementary), #C45A40 (analogous), and #8C6F2B (lighter shade) work well with #C49D40.