#C59459 Color Information

Hex color code: #C59459

A soft orange shade, #C59459 appears as (197, 148, 89) in RGB and (33°, 48%, 56%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#C59459

RGB

197, 148, 89

HSL

33°, 48%, 56%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 55%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C59459;
background-color: #C59459;
border-color: #C59459;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C59459;
border: 2px solid #C59459;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C59459]
text-[#C59459]
border-[#C59459]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C59459]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C59459, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C59459; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C59459; 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 #C59459; background-color: #C5945915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5945920; border-left: 4px solid #C59459; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C59459; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C59459 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 148, 89

Red: 197 / Green: 148 / Blue: 89

HSL

33°, 48%, 56%

Hue: 33° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 55%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 55% / Key: 23%

What color is #C59459?

#C59459 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5989C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C59459 to RGB:

rgb(197, 148, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C59459 to HSL:

hsl(33, 48%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C59459 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 25%, 55%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #C59459 has RGB (197, 148, 89) and HSL (33°, 48%, 56%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C59459 is #5989C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C55E59.

Use #C59459 in CSS: color: #C59459 or background-color: #C59459. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C59459

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.75:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C59459?

#C59459 is a gentle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C59459?

#C59459 in RGB is (197, 148, 89) - 197 red, 148 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #C59459 in CSS?

Use #C59459 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C59459?

#5989C5 (complementary), #C55E59 (analogous), and #9B6E36 (lighter shade) work well with #C59459.