#C4A148 Hex Color
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Muted and warmly toned, #c4a148 is a mellow yellow with earthy brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its softness suits spring branding, budget products, construction graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal rather than stark white. The hex code #c4a148 also supports highly readable black body text.
Questions about #c4a148
What is #c4a148 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4a148 is rgb(196, 161, 72), in HSL hsl(43, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 63%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4a148?
Where can I use #c4a148 in a design?
#c4a148 works well as a supporting color in welcoming backgrounds, spring branding, construction graphics, and budget-focused designs, where its muted yellow tone adds warmth without the sharpness of a bright yellow.
Is #c4a148 readable on white or black?
#c4a148 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 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.