#C59E8C Color Information

Hex color code: #C59E8C

A delicate orange shade, #C59E8C appears as (197, 158, 140) in RGB and (19°, 33%, 66%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#C59E8C

RGB

197, 158, 140

HSL

19°, 33%, 66%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 29%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C59E8C;
background-color: #C59E8C;
border-color: #C59E8C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C59E8C;
border: 2px solid #C59E8C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C59E8C]
text-[#C59E8C]
border-[#C59E8C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C59E8C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C59E8C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C59E8C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C59E8C; 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 #C59E8C; background-color: #C59E8C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C59E8C20; border-left: 4px solid #C59E8C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C59E8C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C59E8C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 158, 140

Red: 197 / Green: 158 / Blue: 140

HSL

19°, 33%, 66%

Hue: 19° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 29%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 29% / Key: 23%

What color is #C59E8C?

#C59E8C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8CB3C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C59E8C to RGB:

rgb(197, 158, 140)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C59E8C to HSL:

hsl(19, 33%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C59E8C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 29%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #C59E8C has RGB (197, 158, 140) and HSL (19°, 33%, 66%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C59E8C is #8CB3C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C58C96.

Use #C59E8C in CSS: color: #C59E8C or background-color: #C59E8C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C59E8C

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.64:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C59E8C?

#C59E8C is a soft orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C59E8C?

#C59E8C in RGB is (197, 158, 140) - 197 red, 158 green, and 140 blue.

How to use #C59E8C in CSS?

Use #C59E8C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C59E8C?

#8CB3C5 (complementary), #C58C96 (analogous), and #AB7359 (lighter shade) work well with #C59E8C.