#C5B3A1 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5B3A1

#C5B3A1 is a gentle orange color. In RGB it is (197, 179, 161), and in HSL it is (30°, 24%, 70%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C5B3A1

RGB

197, 179, 161

HSL

30°, 24%, 70%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 18%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5B3A1;
background-color: #C5B3A1;
border-color: #C5B3A1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5B3A1;
border: 2px solid #C5B3A1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5B3A1]
text-[#C5B3A1]
border-[#C5B3A1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5B3A1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5B3A1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5B3A1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5B3A1; 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 #C5B3A1; background-color: #C5B3A115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5B3A120; border-left: 4px solid #C5B3A1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5B3A1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5B3A1 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 179, 161

Red: 197 / Green: 179 / Blue: 161

HSL

30°, 24%, 70%

Hue: 30° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 18%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 18% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5B3A1?

#C5B3A1 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A0B3C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5B3A1 to RGB:

rgb(197, 179, 161)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5B3A1 to HSL:

hsl(30, 24%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5B3A1 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 9%, 18%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #C5B3A1 has RGB (197, 179, 161) and HSL (30°, 24%, 70%). 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 #C5B3A1 is #A0B3C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C5A0A0.

Use #C5B3A1 in CSS: color: #C5B3A1 or background-color: #C5B3A1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5B3A1

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.34:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B3A1?

#C5B3A1 is a soft orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C5B3A1?

#C5B3A1 in RGB is (197, 179, 161) - 197 red, 179 green, and 161 blue.

How to use #C5B3A1 in CSS?

Use #C5B3A1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5B3A1?

#A0B3C5 (complementary), #C5A0A0 (analogous), and #A88C71 (lighter shade) work well with #C5B3A1.