#C5B261 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5B261

#C5B261 is a gentle yellow color. In RGB it is (197, 178, 97), and in HSL it is (49°, 46%, 58%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C5B261

RGB

197, 178, 97

HSL

49°, 46%, 58%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 51%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5B261;
background-color: #C5B261;
border-color: #C5B261;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5B261;
border: 2px solid #C5B261;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5B261]
text-[#C5B261]
border-[#C5B261]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5B261]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5B261, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5B261; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5B261; 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 #C5B261; background-color: #C5B26115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5B26120; border-left: 4px solid #C5B261; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5B261; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5B261 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 178, 97

Red: 197 / Green: 178 / Blue: 97

HSL

49°, 46%, 58%

Hue: 49° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 51%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 51% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5B261?

#C5B261 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6375C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5B261 to RGB:

rgb(197, 178, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5B261 to HSL:

hsl(49, 46%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5B261 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 51%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle yellow tone, #C5B261 has RGB (197, 178, 97) and HSL (49°, 46%, 58%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5B261 is #6375C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C58263.

Use #C5B261 in CSS: color: #C5B261 or background-color: #C5B261. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5B261

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.91:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B261?

#C5B261 is a gentle yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C5B261?

#C5B261 in RGB is (197, 178, 97) - 197 red, 178 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #C5B261 in CSS?

Use #C5B261 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5B261?

#6375C5 (complementary), #C58263 (analogous), and #A08E3B (lighter shade) work well with #C5B261.