#C4AC66 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Muted gold with a soft, dusty finish. #c4ac66 is a relaxed, unsaturated yellow that reads warm without shouting. It works best as a supporting tone or accent in spring themes, baby products, and budget-friendly layouts, and pairs nicely with deep navy. Black text stays readable on it at about 9.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #c4ac66.
Questions about #c4ac66
What is #c4ac66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4ac66 is rgb(196, 172, 102), in HSL hsl(45, 44%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 48%, 23%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4ac66?
Pair #c4ac66 with deep navy for contrast, or terracotta for a warm earthy palette. Dark brown and charcoal text also read clearly on it, keeping the overall palette mellow and grounded.
Is #c4ac66 readable on white or black?
#c4ac66 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.44:1 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.