#C3C374 Hex Color
A muted and peaceful earthy yellow
This muted, unsaturated yellow brings a soft, peaceful quality to design layouts. With a hex code of #c3c374, it functions best as a calming background tone rather than a primary focal point. Because it shares neutral characteristics, artists often look into mixing gray to adjust its temperature. Black text reads clearly against this shade, ensuring solid accessibility for UI interfaces.
Questions about #c3c374
What is #c3c374 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3c374 is rgb(195, 195, 116), in HSL hsl(60, 40%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 41%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3c374?
Can #c3c374 be used for UI text?
Avoid using #c3c374 for small text because it lacks the contrast needed for legibility against white backgrounds. Instead, treat it as a supportive background color where darker, high-contrast typography can sit comfortably without causing eye strain for the reader.
Is #c3c374 readable on white or black?
#c3c374 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.37:1 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.