#C0A119 Hex Color
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Rich, golden, and full of warmth, this mustard shade works harder as an accent than a full background. #c0a119 reads mellow at large sizes but sparks energy in sale badges, budget tags, and construction signage. It flatters deep navy, and black text stays readable on top at about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code #c0a119 suits designers who want yellow with weight.
Questions about #c0a119
What is #c0a119 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a119 is rgb(192, 161, 25), in HSL hsl(49, 77%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 87%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0a119?
Deep navy makes this mustard yellow look richer than cream or white ever could. Charcoal and forest green also work well for grounded, earthy palettes.
Is #c0a119 readable on white or black?
#c0a119 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.