#C29503 Hex Color
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A deep, warm mustard tone, #c29503 brings a saturated, golden energy to any palette. It functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. When paired with charcoal gray or deep navy, the contrast creates a sophisticated, modern look. This hex code offers excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for high-visibility buttons and call-to-action elements.
Questions about #c29503
What is #c29503 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c29503 is rgb(194, 149, 3), in HSL hsl(46, 97%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 98%, 24%.
What colors pair best with the mustard hex color #c29503?
Is #c29503 suitable for text on a white background?
No, the hex color #c29503 does not meet standard web accessibility contrast requirements when used as text against a white background. It works much better as a vibrant, high-visibility button color when paired with bold black or dark gray text.
Is #c29503 readable on white or black?
#c29503 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.