#C3A155 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated yellow has a dusty, muted quality that keeps it from feeling overly aggressive. Because it is warm and earthy, #c3a155 works well as a supporting background color in spring-themed designs. It offers excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability in UI applications. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to ground its inherent softness in a professional palette.
Questions about #c3a155
What is #c3a155 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3a155 is rgb(195, 161, 85), in HSL hsl(41, 48%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 56%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3a155 for a balanced design?
This earthy yellow anchors beautifully when paired with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its brightness. For a lighter, airy look, use creamy off-whites or soft taupe to maintain that organic, approachable feel in your layout.
Is #c3a155 readable on white or black?
#c3a155 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.54:1 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.