#C5CA79 Hex Color
A mellow yellow with soft green undertones
This mellow, unsaturated yellow leans heavily into green undertones. It offers a fresh, springtime feel that works well for branding in the baby or home goods sectors. Because black text maintains high contrast against #c5ca79, it functions effectively as a readable background color. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep forest greens to prevent the shade from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #c5ca79
What is #c5ca79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5ca79 is rgb(197, 202, 121), in HSL hsl(64, 43%, 63%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 40%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c5ca79?
Pair #c5ca79 with charcoal or deep forest green to ground its light, airy nature and prevent it from appearing washed out. These darker neutrals provide the necessary contrast to make the yellow-green tone feel purposeful rather than faded.
Is #c5ca79 readable on white or black?
#c5ca79 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.09:1 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.