#C5B364 Color Meaning and Information

#C5B364 Color Information

#C5B364 RGB value is (197, 179, 100). The hex color red value is 197, green is 179, and blue is 100. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 49 percent, 23percent.

#C5B364

rgb(197, 179, 100)

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#C5B364 Color Meaning

Color #C5B364 signifies practical camouflage, military earth, and subdued alertness. #C5B364 dusty, yellowish-brown, identical to Dark Khaki, evokes desert uniforms, dried grasses, and worn utilitarian fabric. Psychologically, color #C5B364 encourages reliability, resourcefulness, and a grounded readiness that blends with the environment. #C5B364 culturally references expedition gear, historical field clothing, and the colors of arid landscapes. Spiritually, #C5B364 color represents the wisdom of adaptation, patience in austerity, and strength drawn from pragmatic connection to the land, acting as a symbol for resilient and versatile endurance.

Color Conversion

Convert #C5B364 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

#C5B364

RGB

rgb(197, 179, 100)

HSL

hsl(49°, 46%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 9%, 49%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(49°, 49%, 77%)

XYZ

41.4463 45.0306 18.5639

Yxy

45.0306 0.3946 0.4287

Hunter Lab

67.1048 -0.8447 6.0262

CIE-Lab

72.9120 -4.0845 42.3962

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Blue100 / 255 (39%)

39%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta9 / 100 (9%)

Yellow49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C5B364 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

#C5B364 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 #C5B364 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:#C5B364

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C5B364 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

#C5B364

protanopia

#bdbd77

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C5B364;

Text Color

color: #C5B364;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C5B364;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C5B36440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C5B364;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5B364 0%, #7e702f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C5B364 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.