#C4B103 Hex Color
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This mustard-leaning yellow carries a high-energy intensity, making it a bold choice for attention-grabbing calls to action. The hex code #c4b103 offers excellent readability with black text, surpassing standard accessibility requirements. Use this shade as a striking 10% accent color against deep charcoals or navy blues rather than a full background, as its saturated warmth can easily overwhelm a layout.
Questions about #c4b103
What is #c4b103 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4b103 is rgb(196, 177, 3), in HSL hsl(54, 97%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 98%, 23%.
How should I effectively use #c4b103 in my design layout?
Is #c4b103 readable on white or black?
#c4b103 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.