#C5BA76 Hex Color
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This muted olive yellow offers a mellow warmth without feeling overly saturated. Because of its earthy, low-chroma profile, #c5ba76 serves best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It provides enough contrast to support black text comfortably, making it a practical choice for readable UI elements. The hex code for this soft, organic shade is #c5ba76.
Questions about #c5ba76
What is #c5ba76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5ba76 is rgb(197, 186, 118), in HSL hsl(52, 41%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 40%, 23%.
Is #c5ba76 suitable for text-heavy web designs?
#c5ba76 works well as a background for black or very dark text because it maintains enough contrast while appearing softer than a stark white. It is a practical, professional choice for layouts where you want a grounded, organic feel without sacrificing readability.
What colors pair naturally with #c5ba76?
Is #c5ba76 readable on white or black?
#c5ba76 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.65:1 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.