#C0A980 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy yellow, #c0a980 has low saturation with warm beige-brown undertones. Its mellow lightness creates a soft, youthful mood suited to spring backgrounds, baby products, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a dominant base with dark brown or navy accents; black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this muted yellow is #c0a980.
Questions about #c0a980
What is #c0a980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a980 is rgb(192, 169, 128), in HSL hsl(38, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 33%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0a980?
Is #c0a980 warm or cool?
#c0a980 reads warm because its dusty yellow base is softened by beige-brown undertones, giving it a mellow, grounded character instead of the sharper, more energetic feel of a bright yellow.
Is #c0a980 readable on white or black?
#c0a980 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.