#C49D27 Hex Color
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The hex code #c49d27 is a warm, mellow yellow with muted saturation and subtle ochre-brown undertones. It suggests opportunity and positive energy in sale graphics and budget branding. Use it as a supporting accent in construction layouts beside navy or charcoal. Black text achieves about 8.2:1 contrast, making this color practical for buttons, labels, and small promotional type.
Questions about #c49d27
What is #c49d27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49d27 is rgb(196, 157, 39), in HSL hsl(45, 67%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 80%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c49d27?
Is #c49d27 readable on white or black?
#c49d27 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.