#C4AD61 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, muted yellow carries a warm, metallic glow. It functions best as an accent color, as it can appear muddy when used for large backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to create a sharp, high-contrast look that keeps text legible. The hex code for this mellow gold is #c4ad61.
Questions about #c4ad61
What is #c4ad61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4ad61 is rgb(196, 173, 97), in HSL hsl(46, 46%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 51%, 23%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
How can I use #c4ad61 effectively without it looking muddy?
#c4ad61 functions best as a small-scale accent color rather than a large background fill. Because it is highly unsaturated, it pairs exceptionally well with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or slate, which stabilize its metallic undertones.
Is #c4ad61 readable on white or black?
#c4ad61 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.