#C5B998 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5B998

The hex color #C5B998 is a soft orange with RGB values of (197, 185, 152) and HSL of (44°, 28%, 68%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C5B998

RGB

197, 185, 152

HSL

44°, 28%, 68%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 23%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5B998;
background-color: #C5B998;
border-color: #C5B998;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5B998;
border: 2px solid #C5B998;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5B998]
text-[#C5B998]
border-[#C5B998]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5B998]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5B998, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5B998; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5B998; 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 #C5B998; background-color: #C5B99815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5B99820; border-left: 4px solid #C5B998; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5B998; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5B998 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 185, 152

Red: 197 / Green: 185 / Blue: 152

HSL

44°, 28%, 68%

Hue: 44° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 23%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5B998?

#C5B998 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

97A3C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5B998 to RGB:

rgb(197, 185, 152)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5B998 to HSL:

hsl(44, 28%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5B998 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 6%, 23%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #C5B998 has RGB (197, 185, 152) and HSL (44°, 28%, 68%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5B998 is #97A3C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C4A197.

Use #C5B998 in CSS: color: #C5B998 or background-color: #C5B998. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5B998

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.77:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B998?

#C5B998 is a gentle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C5B998?

#C5B998 in RGB is (197, 185, 152) - 197 red, 185 green, and 152 blue.

How to use #C5B998 in CSS?

Use #C5B998 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5B998?

#97A3C4 (complementary), #C4A197 (analogous), and #A99766 (lighter shade) work well with #C5B998.