#C3B23D Hex Color
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#c3b23d is a muted, golden yellow with strong olive undertones. It projects a warm, grounded energy that feels less aggressive than primary yellow. Because this hex code offers excellent contrast against black text, it works well for buttons or call to action highlights. Use it as a secondary accent rather than a background color to avoid overwhelming your design layout.
Questions about #c3b23d
What is #c3b23d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3b23d is rgb(195, 178, 61), in HSL hsl(52, 53%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 69%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3b23d for a professional UI?
Is #c3b23d suitable for text or background elements?
Avoid using #c3b23d as a background color for large text blocks, as it lacks the luminance needed for easy readability. It is much more effective as a highlight color, button background, or icon element when paired with high-contrast dark text.
Is #c3b23d readable on white or black?
#c3b23d has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.75:1 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.