#C4B107 Hex Color
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This high-saturation mustard tone leans into an olive-green undertone, offering a warm and assertive presence. Because #c4b107 is intense, it functions best as a small accent color rather than a large-scale background. Black text maintains strong readability against this shade, making it a functional choice for call-to-action buttons or graphic icons where visibility is the main priority.
Questions about #c4b107
What is #c4b107 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4b107 is rgb(196, 177, 7), in HSL hsl(54, 93%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 96%, 23%.
Does #c4b107 work well as a primary background color?
It is generally too intense for large-scale backgrounds, which can overwhelm the viewer and cause eye strain. Use #c4b107 instead as a vibrant accent color for call-to-action buttons, border highlights, or graphic icons that require immediate attention.
Is #c4b107 readable on white or black?
#c4b107 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.