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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #C5AE5E it is the complementary color #3A51A1. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #C5AE5E. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #CAAE59, #DBC06C, #ECD27F, #FDE492 and #FFF6A5

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #C5AE5E. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5AE5E, #B49C4B, #A38A38, #927825 and #816612

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5AE5E, #C5925E, #C5765E and #C55E5E

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5AE5E, #C0C55E, #A4C55E, #89C55E and #6DC55E

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #C5AE5E shade matches the following richer shades: #C5AE5E, #D7B84C, #E8C23A and #FACB29

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5AE5E, #B3A470, #A19A81, #909093 and #7E87A5

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5765E, #C5915E, #C5AD5E, #C1C55E and #A6C55E

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #998337, #B79D42, #C5AE5E, #D0BD7C and #DBCC9A

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5AE5E, #61C55E and #845EC5

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5AE5E, #5EC5AD and #AD5EC5

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5AE5E, #61C55E, #5E76C5 and #C15EC5

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #C5AE5E shade: #C5AE5E, #5EC579, #5E76C5 and #C55EA9

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Primary color

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

Complementary color

CMYK 64 / 50 / 0 / 37

HEX #3A51A1

RGB 58 81 161

HSL 226.6, 0.47%, 0.43%

LAB 36.66, 17.55, -46.12

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 56 / 21

HEX #CAAE59

RGB 202 174 89

HSL 45.13, 0.52%, 0.57%

LAB 71.93, -0.29, 46.76

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 51 / 14

HEX #DBC06C

RGB 219 192 108

HSL 45.41, 0.61%, 0.64%

LAB 78.37, -1.08, 45.52

 

CMYK 0 / 11 / 46 / 7

HEX #ECD27F

RGB 236 210 127

HSL 45.69, 0.74%, 0.71%

LAB 84.72, -1.74, 44.28

 

CMYK 0 / 10 / 42 / 1

HEX #FDE492

RGB 253 228 146

HSL 45.98, 0.96%, 0.78%

LAB 90.98, -2.32, 43.07

 

CMYK 0 / 4 / 35 / 0

HEX #FFF6A5

RGB 255 246 165

HSL 54, 1%, 0.82%

LAB 95.95, -8.53, 40.09

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 0 / 13 / 58 / 29

HEX #B49C4B

RGB 180 156 75

HSL 46.29, 0.41%, 0.5%

LAB 64.95, -1.17, 44.95

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 66 / 36

HEX #A38A38

RGB 163 138 56

HSL 45.98, 0.49%, 0.43%

LAB 58.27, -0.18, 46.09

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 75 / 43

HEX #927825

RGB 146 120 37

HSL 45.69, 0.6%, 0.36%

LAB 51.47, 1.04, 46.91

 

CMYK 0 / 21 / 86 / 49

HEX #816612

RGB 129 102 18

HSL 45.41, 0.76%, 0.29%

LAB 44.54, 2.58, 46.91

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 0 / 26 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5925E

RGB 197 146 94

HSL 30.29, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 64.35, 13.15, 34.92

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5765E

RGB 197 118 94

HSL 13.98, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 57.69, 28.48, 26.4

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 52 / 23

HEX #C55E5E

RGB 197 94 94

HSL 0, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 52.6, 41.1, 19.67

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 3 / 0 / 52 / 23

HEX #C0C55E

RGB 192 197 94

HSL 62.91, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 77.25, -15.95, 50.38

 

CMYK 17 / 0 / 52 / 23

HEX #A4C55E

RGB 164 197 94

HSL 79.22, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 75.22, -27.15, 47.49

 

CMYK 30 / 0 / 52 / 23

HEX #89C55E

RGB 137 197 94

HSL 94.95, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 73.58, -37.21, 45.14

 

CMYK 45 / 0 / 52 / 23

HEX #6DC55E

RGB 109 197 94

HSL 111.26, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 72.22, -46.42, 43.18

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 65 / 16

HEX #D7B84C

RGB 215 184 76

HSL 46.62, 0.63%, 0.57%

LAB 75.61, -0.96, 57.25

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 75 / 9

HEX #E8C23A

RGB 232 194 58

HSL 46.9, 0.79%, 0.57%

LAB 79.64, 0.17, 68.98

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 84 / 2

HEX #FACB29

RGB 250 203 41

HSL 46.51, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 83.55, 2.64, 78.28

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 0 / 8 / 37 / 30

HEX #B3A470

RGB 179 164 112

HSL 46.57, 0.31%, 0.57%

LAB 67.5, -2.27, 28.98

 

CMYK 0 / 4 / 20 / 37

HEX #A19A81

RGB 161 154 129

HSL 46.88, 0.15%, 0.57%

LAB 63.57, -1.72, 14.06

 

CMYK 2 / 2 / 0 / 42

HEX #909093

RGB 144 144 147

HSL 240, 0.01%, 0.57%

LAB 59.87, 0.59, -1.59

 

CMYK 24 / 18 / 0 / 35

HEX #7E87A5

RGB 126 135 165

HSL 226.15, 0.18%, 0.57%

LAB 56.57, 3.51, -16.99

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5765E

RGB 197 118 94

HSL 13.98, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 57.69, 28.48, 26.4

 

CMYK 0 / 26 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5915E

RGB 197 145 94

HSL 29.71, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 64.1, 13.69, 34.61

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AD5E

RGB 197 173 94

HSL 46.02, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.26, -1.45, 43.39

 

CMYK 2 / 0 / 52 / 23

HEX #C1C55E

RGB 193 197 94

HSL 62.33, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 77.33, -15.55, 50.49

 

CMYK 16 / 0 / 52 / 23

HEX #A6C55E

RGB 166 197 94

HSL 78.06, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 75.36, -26.37, 47.68

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 64 / 40

HEX #998337

RGB 153 131 55

HSL 46.53, 0.47%, 0.41%

LAB 55.36, -0.86, 43.1

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 64 / 28

HEX #B79D42

RGB 183 157 66

HSL 46.67, 0.47%, 0.49%

LAB 65.42, -1.05, 49.8

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 0 / 9 / 40 / 18

HEX #D0BD7C

RGB 208 189 124

HSL 46.43, 0.47%, 0.65%

LAB 76.84, -2.41, 35.29

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 30 / 14

HEX #DBCC9A

RGB 219 204 154

HSL 46.15, 0.47%, 0.73%

LAB 82.15, -2.31, 26.85

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 51 / 0 / 52 / 23

HEX #61C55E

RGB 97 197 94

HSL 118.25, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.75, -49.87, 42.49

 

CMYK 33 / 52 / 0 / 23

HEX #845EC5

RGB 132 94 197

HSL 262.14, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 48.19, 37.58, -48.47

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 52 / 0 / 12 / 23

HEX #5EC5AD

RGB 94 197 173

HSL 166.02, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 73.11, -35.8, 2.92

 

CMYK 12 / 52 / 0 / 23

HEX #AD5EC5

RGB 173 94 197

HSL 286.02, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 52.86, 48.51, -40.76

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 51 / 0 / 52 / 23

HEX #61C55E

RGB 97 197 94

HSL 118.25, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.75, -49.87, 42.49

 

CMYK 52 / 40 / 0 / 23

HEX #5E76C5

RGB 94 118 197

HSL 226.02, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 51.11, 13.81, -44

 

CMYK 2 / 52 / 0 / 23

HEX #C15EC5

RGB 193 94 197

HSL 297.67, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 55.46, 54.01, -36.5

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 52 / 23

HEX #C5AE5E

RGB 197 174 94

HSL 46.6, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 71.52, -1.98, 43.71

 

CMYK 52 / 0 / 39 / 23

HEX #5EC579

RGB 94 197 121

HSL 135.73, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 72.02, -46.58, 29.22

 

CMYK 52 / 40 / 0 / 23

HEX #5E76C5

RGB 94 118 197

HSL 226.02, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 51.11, 13.81, -44

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 14 / 23

HEX #C55EA9

RGB 197 94 169

HSL 316.31, 0.47%, 0.57%

LAB 54.8, 50.41, -21.31

 

Description

Color code: HEX #C5AE5E | qconv.com Color code: HEX #C5AE5E | qconv.com - big

Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 197 red, 174 green and 94 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
197 174 94 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 12 magenta, 52 yellow and 23 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 12% 52% 23% C M Y K

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