#C5AD59 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5AD59

#C5AD59 is a soft yellow color. In RGB it is (197, 173, 89), and in HSL it is (47°, 48%, 56%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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HEX

#C5AD59

RGB

197, 173, 89

HSL

47°, 48%, 56%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 55%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5AD59;
background-color: #C5AD59;
border-color: #C5AD59;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5AD59;
border: 2px solid #C5AD59;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5AD59]
text-[#C5AD59]
border-[#C5AD59]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5AD59]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5AD59, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5AD59; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5AD59; 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 #C5AD59; background-color: #C5AD5915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5AD5920; border-left: 4px solid #C5AD59; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5AD59; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5AD59 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 173, 89

Red: 197 / Green: 173 / Blue: 89

HSL

47°, 48%, 56%

Hue: 47° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 55%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 55% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5AD59?

#C5AD59 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5970C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5AD59 to RGB:

rgb(197, 173, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5AD59 to HSL:

hsl(47, 48%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5AD59 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 55%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C5AD59 is a gentle yellow color with RGB values of 197, 173, 89 and HSL of 47°, 48%, 56%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5AD59 is #5970C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C57759.

Use #C5AD59 in CSS: color: #C5AD59 or background-color: #C5AD59. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5AD59

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 #C5AD59?

#C5AD59 is a gentle yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C5AD59?

#C5AD59 in RGB is (197, 173, 89) - 197 red, 173 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #C5AD59 in CSS?

Use #C5AD59 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5AD59?

#5970C5 (complementary), #C57759 (analogous), and #9B8536 (lighter shade) work well with #C5AD59.