#C49E2D Hex Color
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#c49e2d is a warm, muted yellow that functions as a grounded alternative to bright primary tones. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate gray, avoiding the clinical look of lighter yellows. Because it offers high contrast with black text, you can safely use it for smaller UI elements or navigational buttons. The hex code for this mustard shade is #c49e2d.
Questions about #c49e2d
What is #c49e2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49e2d is rgb(196, 158, 45), in HSL hsl(45, 63%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 77%, 23%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #c49e2d readable on white or black?
#c49e2d has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.