#C5B339 Color Information
#C5B339 RGB value is (197, 179, 57). The hex color red value is 197, green is 179, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 71 percent, 23percent.
#C5B339 Color Meaning
Color #C5B339 radiates warmth without glare. Unlike metallic yellows or neon accents, #C5B339 muted gold draws from tarnished brass, dried wheat, and late-afternoon light. #C5B339 celebrates abundance that has settled into wisdom—not spectacle. Color #C5B339 works best when evoking legacy, harvest, or quiet prestige in design contexts. Studies in color preference show that desaturated golds like color #C5B339 appeal across age groups because they avoid the childishness of bright yellows and the coldness of silver. Its earthy undertone links #C5B339 to natural cycles—ripeness, decay, renewal. In branding, #C5B339 signals maturity: think heritage institutions, artisan goods, or financial services with historical roots. Unlike flashy gold, color #C5B339 doesn’t demand attention; #C5B339 earns respect. #C5B339 pairs powerfully with deep greens or charcoals to create palettes that feel both dignified and grounded. Culturally, color #C5B339 bridges agricultural gratitude and intellectual honor—ideal for awards, diplomas, or commemorative design. Color #C5B339 isn’t shiny—#C5B339’s earned.
Color Conversion
Convert #C5B339 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
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Color Variations
#C5B339 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
#C5B339 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test #C5B339 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #C5B339 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#C5B339 Color FAQs
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