#C59023 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated gold sits comfortably between orange and yellow. With its warm, earthy undertones, it works best as a vibrant accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create balance. The hex code for this shade is #c59023. Because black text maintains strong contrast against it, it functions well for readable, attention-grabbing headlines or call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #c59023
What is #c59023 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c59023 is rgb(197, 144, 35), in HSL hsl(40, 70%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 82%, 23%.
How do I best use #c59023 in a design?
Because #c59023 is a saturated, warm gold, it works best as an accent rather than a primary background color. Use it sparingly on buttons or headings to grab attention against charcoal or deep navy backgrounds.
Is #c59023 considered a warm or cool shade?
This hex color is distinctly warm, sitting firmly between orange and yellow on the spectrum. Its earthy, unsaturated quality makes it feel grounded and vintage, preventing it from appearing too neon or overwhelming in a UI layout.
Is #c59023 readable on white or black?
#c59023 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 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.