#C1A75C Hex Color
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The hex code #c1a75c is a muted, warm yellow with earthy brown undertones and a mellow finish. Its gentle energy suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and practical construction themes. Use it for broad backgrounds or supporting fields, pairing it with charcoal for stronger definition. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #c1a75c
What is #c1a75c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1a75c is rgb(193, 167, 92), in HSL hsl(45, 45%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 52%, 24%.
What colors pair well with hex color #c1a75c?
Hex color #c1a75c pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, and muted blue-green accents, balancing its warm yellow base while reinforcing its earthy undertone in logos, layouts, and supporting graphics.
Does hex color #c1a75c work with black or white text?
Black text is the stronger choice on hex color #c1a75c, because its medium-light golden surface provides more separation from black than from white, which can appear low-contrast and less comfortable for small labels or long passages.
Is #c1a75c readable on white or black?
#c1a75c has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.94:1 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.