#C59C81 Color Information

Hex color code: #C59C81

A soft orange shade, #C59C81 appears as (197, 156, 129) in RGB and (24°, 37%, 64%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#C59C81
RGB
197, 156, 129
HSL
24°, 37%, 64%
CMYK
0%, 21%, 35%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C59C81;
background-color: #C59C81;
border-color: #C59C81;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C59C81;
border: 2px solid #C59C81;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C59C81]
text-[#C59C81]
border-[#C59C81]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C59C81]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C59C81, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C59C81; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C59C81; 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 #C59C81; background-color: #C59C8115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C59C8120; border-left: 4px solid #C59C81; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C59C81; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C59C81 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 156, 129

Red: 197 / Green: 156 / Blue: 129

HSL

24°, 37%, 64%

Hue: 24° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 35%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 35% / Key: 23%

What color is #C59C81?

#C59C81 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C59C81 to RGB:

rgb(197, 156, 129)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C59C81 to HSL:

hsl(24, 37%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C59C81 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 21%, 35%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C59C81 is a pastel orange color with RGB values of 197, 156, 129 and HSL of 24°, 37%, 64%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C59C81 is #81AAC5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C58188.

Use #C59C81 in CSS: color: #C59C81 or background-color: #C59C81. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C59C81

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.45:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C59C81?

#C59C81 is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C59C81?

#C59C81 in RGB is (197, 156, 129) - 197 red, 156 green, and 129 blue.

How to use #C59C81 in CSS?

Use #C59C81 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C59C81?

#81AAC5 (complementary), #C58188 (analogous), and #AB744F (lighter shade) work well with #C59C81.