#C19D3F Hex Color
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This muted, honey-toned gold feels approachable and warm without the intensity of a primary yellow. Because #c19d3f has significant depth, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its inherent softness. The hex code for this ochre-leaning yellow is #c19d3f, which offers excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #c19d3f
What is #c19d3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c19d3f is rgb(193, 157, 63), in HSL hsl(43, 51%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 67%, 24%.
Does #c19d3f work well as a main background color?
No, #c19d3f lacks the luminosity of brighter yellows, making it appear muddy or dull when used on large, full-page backgrounds. Use it instead for call-to-action buttons or accent graphics where its saturation can effectively draw the eye without overwhelming the layout.
What colors pair best with #c19d3f?
This hue pairs best with deep neutrals like charcoal or cool-toned slate blue to ground its inherent warmth. Using these darker, high-contrast colors keeps the palette balanced and readable, preventing the honey gold from looking washed out against white.
Is #c19d3f readable on white or black?
#c19d3f has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.16:1 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.