Orange

The color #C8B997 is a orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 200, 185, 151 and HSL values of 42°, 31%, 69%.

Color Values for #C8B997

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HEX:
#C8B997
RGB:
rgb(200,185,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(42,31%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 8%, 25%, 22%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C8B997

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C8B997. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.4%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C8B997

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 #C8B997

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C8B997

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

Complementary Colors for #C8B997

The complementary color for #C8B997 is #97A6C8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C8B997

The analogous colors for #C8B997 are #C8A197 and #BFC897. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C8B997

The triadic colors for #C8B997 are #97C8BA and #BA97C8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C8B997

These are the darker variations of #C8B997. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A09479 and #786F5B. This progression shows how #C8B997 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C8B997

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D3C7AC and #DED5C1. This progression shows how #C8B997. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C8B997

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C8B997. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#C8B997 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C8B997. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C8B997 is a orange with RGB values of 200, 185, 151 and HSL values of 42°, 31%, 69%.

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