#C4C101 Hex Color
Fresh golden energy with grounded depth
#c4c101 is a saturated, medium-dark yellow with a slight green cast, giving it a fresh yet grounded glow. Its energy suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and bold interface accents. Use it with black for strong readable contrast, while avoiding it as a large background beside white, where the pairing can feel harsh. The hex code is #c4c101.
Questions about #c4c101
What is #c4c101 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c101 is rgb(196, 193, 1), in HSL hsl(59, 99%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 99%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4c101?
Does #c4c101 look warm or cool?
#c4c101 reads as a warm yellow overall because yellow dominates, though its slight green cast adds a fresher, cooler edge than golden or orange yellows in most palettes, especially beside neutral tones. That balance makes it energetic without feeling purely sunny or soft.
Is #c4c101 readable on white or black?
#c4c101 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.