#C9A587 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9A587

#C9A587 is a gentle orange color. In RGB it is (201, 165, 135), and in HSL it is (27°, 38%, 66%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C9A587

RGB

201, 165, 135

HSL

27°, 38%, 66%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 33%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9A587;
background-color: #C9A587;
border-color: #C9A587;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9A587;
border: 2px solid #C9A587;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9A587]
text-[#C9A587]
border-[#C9A587]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9A587]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A587, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9A587; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9A587; 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 #C9A587; background-color: #C9A58715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9A58720; border-left: 4px solid #C9A587; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9A587; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9A587 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 165, 135

Red: 201 / Green: 165 / Blue: 135

HSL

27°, 38%, 66%

Hue: 27° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 33%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 33% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9A587?

#C9A587 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

87ACC9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9A587 to RGB:

rgb(201, 165, 135)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9A587 to HSL:

hsl(27, 38%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9A587 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 33%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9A587 is a soft orange color with RGB values of 201, 165, 135 and HSL of 27°, 38%, 66%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9A587 is #87ACC9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9878B.

Use #C9A587 in CSS: color: #C9A587 or background-color: #C9A587. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9A587

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.22:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A587?

#C9A587 is a soft orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C9A587?

#C9A587 in RGB is (201, 165, 135) - 201 red, 165 green, and 135 blue.

How to use #C9A587 in CSS?

Use #C9A587 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9A587?

#87ACC9 (complementary), #C9878B (analogous), and #B27D53 (lighter shade) work well with #C9A587.