#C4C46C Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #c4c46c is a pastel yellow-green with olive undertones and a warm, mellow glow. Its gentle saturation suggests peace, youth, and fresh optimism, making it useful for spring backgrounds, baby products, budget branding, or sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #c4c46c
What is #c4c46c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c46c is rgb(196, 196, 108), in HSL hsl(60, 43%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 45%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4c46c?
#c4c46c pairs well with navy or charcoal, which give its muted yellow-green base stronger definition; terracotta adds warmth, while off-white keeps the palette soft without creating the washed-out contrast that bright white can cause.
Is #c4c46c readable on white or black?
#c4c46c has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.45:1 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.