#C5A24D Hex Color
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Muted and warmly grounded, #c5a24d is a mellow yellow with ochre undertones and moderate lightness. Its soft saturation suits spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and construction graphics without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable, making it practical for accessible interfaces. The hex code is #c5a24d.
Questions about #c5a24d
What is #c5a24d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5a24d is rgb(197, 162, 77), in HSL hsl(42, 51%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 61%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5a24d in a balanced palette?
Does #c5a24d look warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#c5a24d reads as a warm, muted yellow because its ochre undertone leans earthy rather than lemony, creating a mood that feels comfortable, practical, and gently optimistic without the sharper energy of vivid yellow.
Is #c5a24d readable on white or black?
#c5a24d has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.64:1 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.