#C5A487 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5A487

A soft orange shade, #C5A487 appears as (197, 164, 135) in RGB and (28°, 35%, 65%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C5A487

RGB

197, 164, 135

HSL

28°, 35%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 31%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5A487;
background-color: #C5A487;
border-color: #C5A487;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5A487;
border: 2px solid #C5A487;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5A487]
text-[#C5A487]
border-[#C5A487]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5A487]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A487, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5A487; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5A487; 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 #C5A487; background-color: #C5A48715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5A48720; border-left: 4px solid #C5A487; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5A487; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5A487 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 164, 135

Red: 197 / Green: 164 / Blue: 135

HSL

28°, 35%, 65%

Hue: 28° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 31%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 31% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5A487?

#C5A487 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

87A8C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5A487 to RGB:

rgb(197, 164, 135)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5A487 to HSL:

hsl(28, 35%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5A487 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 17%, 31%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #C5A487 has RGB (197, 164, 135) and HSL (28°, 35%, 65%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5A487 is #87A8C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C58789.

Use #C5A487 in CSS: color: #C5A487 or background-color: #C5A487. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5A487

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.03:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5A487?

#C5A487 is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C5A487?

#C5A487 in RGB is (197, 164, 135) - 197 red, 164 green, and 135 blue.

How to use #C5A487 in CSS?

Use #C5A487 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5A487?

#87A8C5 (complementary), #C58789 (analogous), and #AC7D53 (lighter shade) work well with #C5A487.