#C5AE26 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon or a pastel, #c5ae26 sits in mustard territory: warm, fairly saturated, with an olive pull that keeps it mellow. That earthiness makes it a strong accent on charcoal or navy rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy. Black text passes comfortably on this hex code, so it works for badges, sale tags, and construction signage.
Questions about #c5ae26
What is #c5ae26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5ae26 is rgb(197, 174, 38), in HSL hsl(51, 68%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 81%, 23%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5ae26?
Charcoal and deep navy give this mustard yellow the contrast it needs; next to white it can look washed out. For a richer, earthier palette, try burgundy or forest green alongside it.
Is #c5ae26 readable on white or black?
#c5ae26 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.