#C5A998 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5A998

The hex color #C5A998 is a soft orange with RGB values of (197, 169, 152) and HSL of (23°, 28%, 68%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C5A998

RGB

197, 169, 152

HSL

23°, 28%, 68%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 23%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5A998;
background-color: #C5A998;
border-color: #C5A998;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5A998;
border: 2px solid #C5A998;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5A998]
text-[#C5A998]
border-[#C5A998]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5A998]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A998, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5A998; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5A998; 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 #C5A998; background-color: #C5A99815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5A99820; border-left: 4px solid #C5A998; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5A998; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5A998 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 169, 152

Red: 197 / Green: 169 / Blue: 152

HSL

23°, 28%, 68%

Hue: 23° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 23%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5A998?

#C5A998 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

97B3C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5A998 to RGB:

rgb(197, 169, 152)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5A998 to HSL:

hsl(23, 28%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5A998 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 14%, 23%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #C5A998 has RGB (197, 169, 152) and HSL (23°, 28%, 68%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5A998 is #97B3C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C4979C.

Use #C5A998 in CSS: color: #C5A998 or background-color: #C5A998. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5A998

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.50:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5A998?

#C5A998 is a subtle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C5A998?

#C5A998 in RGB is (197, 169, 152) - 197 red, 169 green, and 152 blue.

How to use #C5A998 in CSS?

Use #C5A998 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5A998?

#97B3C4 (complementary), #C4979C (analogous), and #A97F66 (lighter shade) work well with #C5A998.