#C5A470 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5A470

#C5A470 is a pastel orange color. In RGB it is (197, 164, 112), and in HSL it is (37°, 42%, 61%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C5A470

RGB

197, 164, 112

HSL

37°, 42%, 61%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 43%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5A470;
background-color: #C5A470;
border-color: #C5A470;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5A470;
border: 2px solid #C5A470;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5A470]
text-[#C5A470]
border-[#C5A470]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5A470]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A470, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5A470; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5A470; 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 #C5A470; background-color: #C5A47015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5A47020; border-left: 4px solid #C5A470; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5A470; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5A470 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 164, 112

Red: 197 / Green: 164 / Blue: 112

HSL

37°, 42%, 61%

Hue: 37° / Saturation: 42% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 43%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 43% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5A470?

#C5A470 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7292C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5A470 to RGB:

rgb(197, 164, 112)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5A470 to HSL:

hsl(37, 42%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5A470 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 17%, 43%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #C5A470 has RGB (197, 164, 112) and HSL (37°, 42%, 61%). 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 #C5A470 is #7292C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C57C72.

Use #C5A470 in CSS: color: #C5A470 or background-color: #C5A470. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5A470

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.92:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5A470?

#C5A470 is a gentle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C5A470?

#C5A470 in RGB is (197, 164, 112) - 197 red, 164 green, and 112 blue.

How to use #C5A470 in CSS?

Use #C5A470 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5A470?

#7292C5 (complementary), #C57C72 (analogous), and #A78144 (lighter shade) work well with #C5A470.