#C4C762 Hex Color
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Mellow and lightly muted, #c4c762 sits between yellow and green with a soft, sunlit warmth. Its moderate saturation keeps it friendly instead of loud, and black text hits an 11.7:1 contrast on it, so it holds up as a readable background. Try it as a dominant base in spring themes, baby products, or budget sale graphics, and pair it with charcoal or plum for a richer palette.
Questions about #c4c762
What is #c4c762 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c762 is rgb(196, 199, 98), in HSL hsl(62, 47%, 58%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 51%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c4c762?
#c4c762 pairs well with charcoal, plum, and deep navy, which make its yellow warmth read brighter. Earthy browns and creams give it a softer, spring-like feel.
Is #c4c762 a good background for text?
Yes. Black text on #c4c762 reaches about 11.7:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA 4.5:1 minimum, so it supports small body text.
Is #c4c762 readable on white or black?
#c4c762 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.69:1 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.