#C57D2B Color Information

Hex color code: #C57D2B

The hex color #C57D2B is a understated orange with RGB values of (197, 125, 43) and HSL of (32°, 64%, 47%). It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:
Color NamePeru
HEX
#C57D2B
RGB
197, 125, 43
HSL
32°, 64%, 47%
CMYK
0%, 37%, 78%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C57D2B;
background-color: #C57D2B;
border-color: #C57D2B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C57D2B;
border: 2px solid #C57D2B;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C57D2B]
text-[#C57D2B]
border-[#C57D2B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C57D2B]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C57D2B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C57D2B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C57D2B; 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 #C57D2B; background-color: #C57D2B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C57D2B20; border-left: 4px solid #C57D2B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C57D2B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C57D2B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 125, 43

Red: 197 / Green: 125 / Blue: 43

HSL

32°, 64%, 47%

Hue: 32° / Saturation: 64% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 37%, 78%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 78% / Key: 23%

What color is #C57D2B?

#C57D2B is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C57D2B to RGB:

rgb(197, 125, 43)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C57D2B to HSL:

hsl(32, 64%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C57D2B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 37%, 78%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C57D2B is a subtle orange color with RGB values of 197, 125, 43 and HSL of 32°, 64%, 47%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C57D2B is #2B73C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C5302B.

Use #C57D2B in CSS: color: #C57D2B or background-color: #C57D2B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C57D2B

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.34:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C57D2B?

#C57D2B is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C57D2B?

#C57D2B in RGB is (197, 125, 43) - 197 red, 125 green, and 43 blue.

How to use #C57D2B in CSS?

Use #C57D2B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C57D2B?

#2B73C5 (complementary), #C5302B (analogous), and #86551D (lighter shade) work well with #C57D2B.