#C1A23B Hex Color
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Muted and medium-light, #c1a23b has warm golden undertones that suggest softness and positive energy without feeling overly bright. This hex code suits spring graphics, sale banners, construction branding, and budget-focused packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable backgrounds and interface elements.
Questions about #c1a23b
What is #c1a23b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1a23b is rgb(193, 162, 59), in HSL hsl(46, 53%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 69%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1a23b?
What mood does #c1a23b create?
#c1a23b reads as a muted, warm golden yellow, bringing soft optimism and practical energy to spring graphics, sale banners, construction branding, and budget-focused packaging without the sharp brightness of a saturated yellow.
Is #c1a23b readable on white or black?
#c1a23b has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.