#C29E5B Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #c29e5b is a soft pastel yellow with brown undertones and low saturation. Its gentle, youthful mood suits spring graphics, baby products, budget branding, and sale designs. Use this shade as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; beside white, it may look subdued. Black text reads clearly over it, making the hex code #c29e5b practical for accessible layouts.
Questions about #c29e5b
What is #c29e5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c29e5b is rgb(194, 158, 91), in HSL hsl(39, 46%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 53%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #c29e5b in a palette?
Does #c29e5b read as a warm or cool color?
#c29e5b reads as warm because its yellow base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a muted, earthy character instead of the crisp brightness associated with cooler yellow shades in most palettes.
Is #c29e5b readable on white or black?
#c29e5b has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.33:1 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.