#C0B23E Hex Color
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#c0b23e is a warm, golden mustard yellow that brings immediate energy to a layout. While bold, this shade works best as a 10% accent rather than a full background to avoid appearing muddy. It pairs well with deep charcoal for a grounded, modern industrial aesthetic. With 9.7:1 contrast against black text, this hex code remains sharp and legible for call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #c0b23e
What is #c0b23e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0b23e is rgb(192, 178, 62), in HSL hsl(54, 51%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 68%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #c0b23e for a modern look?
#c0b23e works best when balanced against neutral, grounding tones to temper its intensity. Try pairing this golden mustard with charcoal or deep navy for a strong industrial contrast, or use soft creams to create a balanced, approachable palette for web interfaces.
Is #c0b23e suitable for text on a white background?
While #c0b23e is visually striking, it is generally too light to meet standard accessibility requirements for readability against a white background. It functions much better as a vibrant call-to-action button color or a graphic accent rather than as body text.
Is #c0b23e readable on white or black?
#c0b23e has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.