Color swatch image showing #C5B35A with RGB(197,179,90) values

#C5B35A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C5B35A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C5B35A Color Information

#C5B35A RGB value is (197, 179, 90). The hex color red value is 197, green is 179, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 54 percent, 23 percent.

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#C5B35A Color Meaning

Color #C5B35A reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #C5B35A muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #C5B35A promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #C5B35A draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #C5B35A signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #C5B35A symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #C5B35A as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #C5B35A corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #C5B35A is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #C5B35A in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #C5B35A 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.

HEX
#C5B35A
RGB
rgb(197, 179, 90)
HSL
hsl(50°, 48%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 54%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 54%, 77%)
XYZ
40.9915 44.8487 16.1690
Yxy
44.8487 0.4018 0.4397
Hunter Lab
66.9692 -1.0185 6.4477
CIE-Lab
72.7922 -4.9597 47.1797

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C5B35A 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

#C5B35A 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 #C5B35A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C5B35A 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.

Normal Vision

#C5B35A

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C5B35A;

Text Color

color: #C5B35A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C5B35A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C5B35A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C5B35A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5B35A 0%, #7c6e2c 100%);

#C5B35A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C5B35A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.