Color #C49B35 (Golden Mean)

The hexadecimal code #C49B35 corresponds to the color Golden Mean. Below you can see its exact values in RGB, HSL and CMYK, check its contrast against white and black backgrounds, and discover similar and complementary colors within the oranges color family.

HEX Code#C49B35
RGB Codergb(196, 155, 53)
HSL Codehsl(42.8, 57.4%, 48.8%)
CMYK Codecmyk(0%, 21%, 73%, 23%)
Color FamilyOranges

Contrast and Accessibility (WCAG)

On white background: 2.6:1
AA ✕
AAA ✕
On black background: 8.09:1
AA ✓
AAA ✓
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Complementary color

Magic Ink
#0247FE

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How to use Golden Mean color

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Apply it in your CSS or design

Copy the #C49B35 code and use it directly in your stylesheet, for example background-color: #C49B35; or color: #C49B35;. If you need the value in another format, convert it to RGB, HSL, or CMYK with our color converter.

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Combine it with other colors

Try Golden Mean alongside its complementary color or similar tones from the oranges family shown below, or generate a complete palette from this color with the palette generator.

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Check accessibility

Before using Golden Mean as text or background color, review the contrast ratio against white and black shown above, or analyze any combination in the contrast checker to ensure it meets WCAG AA and AAA levels.

FAQ

What color is #C49B35?

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The code #C49B35 corresponds to the color Golden Mean, within the oranges color family.

What colors pair well with Golden Mean?

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You can see its complementary color and several similar colors below, or generate a complete palette from Golden Mean using our palette generator.

Is the color Golden Mean accessible for text?

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It depends on the background: check the contrast ratio against white and black above to see if it meets WCAG AA and AAA accessibility levels.

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