#C5AF7C

A light, moderate orange closely aligning with Tan.

About #C5AF7C

Visually, #C5AF7C is defined as a moderate orange. Its closest recognized web color is Tan. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 175, and 124.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 0% Cyan, 11% Magenta, 37% Yellow, and 23% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5AF7C
RGB197, 175, 124
HSL41.9°, 38.6%, 62.9%
CMYK0%, 11%, 37%, 23%
HSV41.9°, 37.1%, 77.3%
LAB72.2, 0.6, 29.1
XYZ42.0, 44.0, 25.3
Decimal12955516

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.14:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.80:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.33:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5AF7C; }
.text-color { color: #C5AF7C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5AF7C; }

Similar Colors

Tan
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