#C5B379 Color Meaning and Information

#C5B379 Color Information

#C5B379 RGB value is (197, 179, 121). The hex color red value is 197, green is 179, and blue is 121. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 39 percent, 23percent.

#C5B379

rgb(197, 179, 121)

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#C5B379 Color Meaning

color #C5B379 conveys understated stability, calmness, and practical neutrality. In color psychology, #C5B379 promotes balanced thinking, emotional moderation, and attentive observation. Across cultures and history, color #C5B379 appears in interior design, fashion, and natural fibers, reflecting durability, functionality, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #C5B379 represents grounding, patient awareness, and mindful restraint. #C5B379 encourages thoughtful engagement and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #C5B379 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

#C5B379

RGB

rgb(197, 179, 121)

HSL

hsl(46°, 40%, 62%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 9%, 39%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(46°, 39%, 77%)

XYZ

42.5972 45.4910 24.6247

Yxy

45.4910 0.3779 0.4036

Hunter Lab

67.4470 -0.4017 4.9517

CIE-Lab

73.2140 -1.9085 31.9650

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Blue121 / 255 (47%)

47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta9 / 100 (9%)

Yellow39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C5B379 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

#C5B379 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 #C5B379 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C5B379

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C5B379 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

#C5B379

protanopia

#bdbd87

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C5B379;

Text Color

color: #C5B379;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C5B379;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C5B37940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C5B379;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5B379 0%, #817037 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C5B379 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.