#C4BF2D Hex Color
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#c4bf2d is a bright, warm yellow with a green edge, closer to mustard than lemon. Its high saturation brings energy, which is why it shows up in sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. The hex code #c4bf2d reads best in small doses. Across large fills it can turn muddy, so treat it as an accent beside charcoal or deep navy.
Questions about #c4bf2d
What is #c4bf2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4bf2d is rgb(196, 191, 45), in HSL hsl(58, 63%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 77%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4bf2d?
Charcoal and deep navy balance its brightness, while plum adds unexpected richness. Black text passes WCAG AA on this shade, with contrast around 10.8:1.
Is #c4bf2d a warm or cool yellow?
It reads warm. The strong yellow base with a slight green undertone gives it a mellow, glowing character rather than the sharpness of a lemon yellow.
Is #c4bf2d readable on white or black?
#c4bf2d has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.83:1 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.