#C1B762 Hex Color
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Closest to dry mustard or old gold, #c1b762 is a muted yellow with olive undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow rather than bright, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent instead of a headline color. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for a richer contrast than white can offer. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 10.2:1.
Questions about #c1b762
What is #c1b762 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1b762 is rgb(193, 183, 98), in HSL hsl(54, 43%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 49%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1b762?
Deep plum and charcoal flatter #c1b762 best, bringing out its warm olive undertone. Pale pastels and pure white tend to wash it out, so keep those pairings limited.
Is #c1b762 readable on white or black?
#c1b762 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.21:1 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.