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#C5BC9B color code is #C5BC9B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c5bc9b.

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#C5BC9B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C5BC9B is 0.5020. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.90:1 against white and 11.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C5BC9B on white1.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C5BC9B on black11.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C5BC9B1.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C5BC9B11.04:1AAA

#C5BC9B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C5BC9B?+
The hex code for #C5BC9B is #C5BC9B. In RGB it's rgb(197, 188, 155), and in HSL it's hsl(47, 27%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #C5BC9B?+
#C5BC9B in RGB is (197, 188, 155). Written in CSS: rgb(197, 188, 155).
What is the CMYK value of #C5BC9B?+
#C5BC9B converts to CMYK(0%, 5%, 21%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C5BC9B.
Is #c5bc9b a warm or cool color?+
#C5BC9B (#C5BC9B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 47° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c5bc9b belong to?+
#C5BC9B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 47°, 27%, 69% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c5bc9b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C5BC9B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.9:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c5bc9b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C5BC9B (#C5BC9B) is 452 C Pantone 452 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C5BC9B in design

Practical guidance for using #c5bc9b (#C5BC9B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C5BC9B (#C5BC9B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C5BC9B (#C5BC9B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C5BC9B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c5bc9b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C5BC9B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #C5BC9B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c5bc9b (#C5BC9B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige