#C5872B Color Information

Hex color code: #C5872B

The hex color #C5872B is a muted orange with RGB values of (197, 135, 43) and HSL of (36°, 64%, 47%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#C5872B

RGB

197, 135, 43

HSL

36°, 64%, 47%

CMYK

0%, 31%, 78%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5872B;
background-color: #C5872B;
border-color: #C5872B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5872B;
border: 2px solid #C5872B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5872B]
text-[#C5872B]
border-[#C5872B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5872B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5872B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5872B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5872B; 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 #C5872B; background-color: #C5872B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5872B20; border-left: 4px solid #C5872B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5872B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5872B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 135, 43

Red: 197 / Green: 135 / Blue: 43

HSL

36°, 64%, 47%

Hue: 36° / Saturation: 64% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 31%, 78%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 78% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5872B?

#C5872B is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2B69C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5872B to RGB:

rgb(197, 135, 43)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5872B to HSL:

hsl(36, 64%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5872B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 31%, 78%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C5872B is a understated orange color with RGB values of 197, 135, 43 and HSL of 36°, 64%, 47%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5872B is #2B69C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C53A2B.

Use #C5872B in CSS: color: #C5872B or background-color: #C5872B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5872B

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.87:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5872B?

#C5872B is a understated orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C5872B?

#C5872B in RGB is (197, 135, 43) - 197 red, 135 green, and 43 blue.

How to use #C5872B in CSS?

Use #C5872B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5872B?

#2B69C5 (complementary), #C53A2B (analogous), and #865C1D (lighter shade) work well with #C5872B.