#C5B683

A light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Tan.

About #C5B683

At its core, #C5B683 is a light and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Tan. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 182, 131).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 34% yellow, and 23% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5B683
RGB197, 182, 131
HSL46.4°, 36.3%, 64.3%
CMYK0%, 8%, 34%, 23%
HSV46.4°, 33.5%, 77.3%
LAB74.2, -2.3, 27.9
XYZ43.9, 47.0, 28.2
Decimal12957315

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.39:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.93:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.84:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5B683; }
.text-color { color: #C5B683; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5B683; }

Similar Colors

Tan
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