#C3A764 Hex Color
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The hex code #c3a764 is a warm, muted yellow with soft tan and olive undertones. Its mellow, pastel-leaning lightness feels gentle and youthful without the brightness of vivid yellow. Use it as a supporting tone in spring branding, baby products, budget campaigns, or construction graphics. Black text provides strong contrast, making this color useful for accessible interfaces.
Questions about #c3a764
What is #c3a764 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3a764 is rgb(195, 167, 100), in HSL hsl(42, 44%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 49%, 24%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c3a764?
#c3a764 pairs well with charcoal and terracotta, which balance its muted golden warmth; cream and muted green create a softer, natural palette for branding, packaging, and interface accents without feeling overly bright.
Is #c3a764 a warm or cool color?
#c3a764 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by tan and olive undertones. Its moderate lightness keeps it mellow rather than vivid, giving designs a grounded, gentle feel instead of lemon-yellow brightness.
Is #c3a764 readable on white or black?
#c3a764 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.