#C5A933 Hex Color
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Mellow golden yellow with real depth. #c5a933 sits mid-tone and slightly muted, so it reads warm and grounded rather than loud. It shines as a supporting color or accent in the 30% slot, especially beside charcoal or deep teal. Black text passes easily on it at about 9.1:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible. Use the hex code for sale banners, budget branding, or construction signage.
Questions about #c5a933
What is #c5a933 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5a933 is rgb(197, 169, 51), in HSL hsl(48, 59%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 74%, 23%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5a933?
#c5a933 looks richest next to deep teal, charcoal, and dark plum, which push its golden warmth forward. Avoid pale grays and soft pastels, since they wash out its muted tone and make the pairing feel flat.
Is #c5a933 readable on white or black?
#c5a933 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.