Grayish Yellow

The color #C3C5AE is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 195, 197, 174 and HSL values of 65°, 17%, 73%.

Color Values for #C3C5AE

Below are the different color format representations for #C3C5AE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C3C5AE
RGB:
rgb(195,197,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(65,17%,73%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 12%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C3C5AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C3C5AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.5%
Green: 77.3%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C3C5AE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C3C5AE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C3C5AE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C3C5AE

The complementary color for #C3C5AE is #B0AEC6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C3C5AE

The analogous colors for #C3C5AE are #C6BCAE and #B8C6AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C3C5AE

The triadic colors for #C3C5AE are #AEC4C6 and #C6AEC4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C3C5AE

These are the darker variations of #C3C5AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9C9E8B and #757668. This progression shows how #C3C5AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C3C5AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #CFD1BE and #DBDCCE. This progression shows how #C3C5AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C3C5AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C3C5AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C3C5AE

Companies and brands that incorporate #C3C5AE in their visual identity.

#C3C5AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C3C5AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C3C5AE is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 195, 197, 174 and HSL values of 65°, 17%, 73%.

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