#C29B0C Hex Color
Warm golden energy with a mellow edge
#c29b0c is a warm, fairly saturated yellow with a mellow golden-ochre cast. Its vivid energy suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and positive action, making it useful for sale graphics, budget-focused branding, or construction accents. Use it as a small highlight against dark neutrals rather than a full background; black text remains highly readable, with about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #c29b0c.
Questions about #c29b0c
What is #c29b0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c29b0c is rgb(194, 155, 12), in HSL hsl(47, 88%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 94%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c29b0c?
Where does #c29b0c work best in a design?
#c29b0c works best as a focused accent for sale badges, calls to action, construction graphics, or budget-oriented branding, where its warm saturation signals energy and opportunity; keep it near the 10 percent accent share of a 60/30/10 palette because broad fields can feel heavy.
Is #c29b0c readable on white or black?
#c29b0c has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.