#C5B494 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5B494

The hex color #C5B494 is a delicate orange with RGB values of (197, 180, 148) and HSL of (39°, 30%, 68%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C5B494

RGB

197, 180, 148

HSL

39°, 30%, 68%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 25%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5B494;
background-color: #C5B494;
border-color: #C5B494;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5B494;
border: 2px solid #C5B494;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5B494]
text-[#C5B494]
border-[#C5B494]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5B494]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5B494, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5B494; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5B494; 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 #C5B494; background-color: #C5B49415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5B49420; border-left: 4px solid #C5B494; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5B494; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5B494 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 180, 148

Red: 197 / Green: 180 / Blue: 148

HSL

39°, 30%, 68%

Hue: 39° / Saturation: 30% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 25%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 25% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5B494?

#C5B494 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

95A6C6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5B494 to RGB:

rgb(197, 180, 148)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5B494 to HSL:

hsl(39, 30%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5B494 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #C5B494 has RGB (197, 180, 148) and HSL (39°, 30%, 68%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5B494 is #95A6C6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C69C95.

Use #C5B494 in CSS: color: #C5B494 or background-color: #C5B494. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5B494

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.33:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B494?

#C5B494 is a gentle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C5B494?

#C5B494 in RGB is (197, 180, 148) - 197 red, 180 green, and 148 blue.

How to use #C5B494 in CSS?

Use #C5B494 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5B494?

#95A6C6 (complementary), #C69C95 (analogous), and #AB9263 (lighter shade) work well with #C5B494.