#C2B541 Hex Code
Color Name: Old Gold
What is hex #C2B541 Color?
The color name of hex code #C2B541 is Old Gold. The RGB values are (194, 181, 65) which means it is composed of
44% red, 41% green and 15% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:67 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C2B541 has a hue of 54°, 66% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #C2B541 Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Gold |
| RGB Values | (194, 181, 65) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 67%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (54°, 66%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #3D4ABE [Violet-Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7751 C |
| Closest RAL | 1012 [Lemon yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #414EC2 [Violet-Blue] |
| #C2B541 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #939393 |
| Desaturated | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #C2B541 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C2B541 is #414EC2 which is called Violet-Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C2B541 color is offered by #414EC2. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #C2B541 are #8FC241 and #C27541, called Yellow-Green and Copper, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C2B541 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #C2B541 are #418FC2 (Cyan-Blue Azure) and #7541C2 (Slate Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#C2B541 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #41C2B5 (Verdigris) and #B541C2 (Deep Fuchsia) along with #C2B541, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #C2B541 has #41C2B5 (Verdigris), #414EC2 (Violet-Blue) and #C2414E (Watermelon Red). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #C2B541 contains #41C275 (UFO Green), #414EC2 (Violet-Blue) and #C2418F (Red-Violet (Crayola)). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #C2B541 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C2B541 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of C2B541 Color
Tints
CEC467- D4CB7A
- DAD38D
- E1DAA0
- E7E1B3
- EDE9C6
- F3F0D9
- F9F8EC
Tones
- B5AA4E
- AEA554
- A8A05A
- A19B61
- 9A9567
- 94906D
- 8D8B73
- 87857A
Shades
- 9B9134
- 887F2E
- 746D27
- 615B21
- 4E481A
- 3A3614
- 27240D
- 131207
#C2B541 Color Patterns
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#C2B541 Gingham Checks
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#C2B541 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C2B541 Leaves Pattern
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#C2B541 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C2B541 Trellis Pattern
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#C2B541 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
