#C5A699 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5A699

The hex color #C5A699 is a delicate orange with RGB values of (197, 166, 153) and HSL of (18°, 28%, 69%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C5A699

RGB

197, 166, 153

HSL

18°, 28%, 69%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 22%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5A699;
background-color: #C5A699;
border-color: #C5A699;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5A699;
border: 2px solid #C5A699;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5A699]
text-[#C5A699]
border-[#C5A699]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5A699]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A699, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5A699; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5A699; 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 #C5A699; background-color: #C5A69915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5A69920; border-left: 4px solid #C5A699; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5A699; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5A699 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 166, 153

Red: 197 / Green: 166 / Blue: 153

HSL

18°, 28%, 69%

Hue: 18° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 22%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 22% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5A699?

#C5A699 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9AB9C6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5A699 to RGB:

rgb(197, 166, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5A699 to HSL:

hsl(18, 28%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5A699 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 16%, 22%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #C5A699 has RGB (197, 166, 153) and HSL (18°, 28%, 69%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5A699 is #9AB9C6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C69AA3.

Use #C5A699 in CSS: color: #C5A699 or background-color: #C5A699. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5A699

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.29:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5A699?

#C5A699 is a gentle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C5A699?

#C5A699 in RGB is (197, 166, 153) - 197 red, 166 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #C5A699 in CSS?

Use #C5A699 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5A699?

#9AB9C6 (complementary), #C69AA3 (analogous), and #AB7D69 (lighter shade) work well with #C5A699.