#C3A55C Hex Color
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Reach for #c3a55c when a design needs a mellow, mustard-leaning yellow that stays grounded. This muted shade with olive undertones suits sale banners, spring packaging, and baby products, and it flatters deep navy better than plain white. Large areas can read slightly muddy, so pair it with lighter neutrals. Black text sits at about 8.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c3a55c
What is #c3a55c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3a55c is rgb(195, 165, 92), in HSL hsl(43, 46%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 53%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3a55c?
Is black or white text better on #c3a55c?
Black text is the clear choice on #c3a55c, hitting about 8.9:1 contrast, comfortably above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls well short, so keep type dark on this background.
Is #c3a55c readable on white or black?
#c3a55c has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.