#C3A359 Hex Color
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Reach for #c3a359 when a design needs a muted gold that stays friendly instead of flashy. This soft, unsaturated yellow leans warm, with an ochre undertone that reads natural rather than neon. It works best as a supporting tone behind navy or charcoal type, since next to white it can wash out. Black text hits about 8.7:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #c3a359
What is #c3a359 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3a359 is rgb(195, 163, 89), in HSL hsl(42, 47%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 54%, 24%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c3a359?
Pair #c3a359 with navy or charcoal to give its warm ochre tone more depth. Cream and terracotta flatter it too, while white tends to flatten it.
Is #c3a359 readable on white or black?
#c3a359 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.