#C5B540 Hex Color
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#c5b540 is a warm, muted yellow with olive-green undertones and enough saturation to feel lively without looking loud. Its mellow glow suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and practical optimism, fitting sale graphics, budget branding, or construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text stays highly readable, with about 10.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #c5b540.
Questions about #c5b540
What is #c5b540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5b540 is rgb(197, 181, 64), in HSL hsl(53, 53%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 68%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5b540?
#c5b540 pairs especially well with charcoal, navy, and dusty mauve because these darker or softened neighbors steady its yellow-green warmth, preserve legibility, and keep its moderate saturation from dominating a brand palette.
Does #c5b540 read as warm or cool?
#c5b540 reads warm overall because its yellow base and muted olive-green undertone carry more golden energy than blue, while its moderate saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than bright or acidic.
Is #c5b540 suitable for text and UI backgrounds?
Black text has about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio on #c5b540, exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for body text and making the shade suitable for readable labels, buttons, and interface panels.
Is #c5b540 readable on white or black?
#c5b540 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.05:1 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.