#C19E28 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, this yellow leans toward mustard with real brown undertones. The hex code #c19e28 works best as an accent or supporting tone, since large fields of it can turn muddy. Black text on it hits about 8.2:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA even for small body copy. Pair it with deep navy for a richer look than plain white allows.
Questions about #c19e28
What is #c19e28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c19e28 is rgb(193, 158, 40), in HSL hsl(46, 66%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 79%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c19e28?
What does #c19e28 communicate in design?
It reads as enthusiasm and opportunity, which is why clearance sales and budget brands lean on yellows like this one. Its muted, brown-leaning tone keeps the message warm rather than frantic.
Is #c19e28 readable on white or black?
#c19e28 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.