#C0AD6B Hex Color
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Far from a bright lemon, #c0ad6b is a muted pastel yellow with warm khaki undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a soft background or supporting tone rather than a headline accent. Deep plum and navy bring out its warmth, while pure white can wash it out. Black text on this hex code reads clearly at about 9.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c0ad6b
What is #c0ad6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0ad6b is rgb(192, 173, 107), in HSL hsl(47, 40%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 44%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0ad6b?
Deep plum and navy make its khaki warmth read richer, while terracotta keeps the whole palette earthy. Avoid pairing it with pure white, which can leave the muted yellow looking faded.
Is #c0ad6b readable on white or black?
#c0ad6b has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.