#C5CA7B Hex Color
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#c5ca7b is a soft, muted yellow with a warm olive-green undertone and a lightly pastel finish. Its mellow brightness suggests youth, optimism, and fresh spring energy without feeling loud. The hex code #c5ca7b suits broad backgrounds, baby products, budget branding, and seasonal layouts. Use black text for strong readability, especially in body copy.
Questions about #c5ca7b
What is #c5ca7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5ca7b is rgb(197, 202, 123), in HSL hsl(64, 43%, 64%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 39%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c5ca7b?
#c5ca7b pairs well with navy, charcoal, and terracotta because its muted yellow-green base gains structure from dark contrast and warmth from earthy red-orange accents in otherwise pale, airy layouts and soft interfaces. Use navy for text or anchors, then reserve terracotta for small highlights.
Is #c5ca7b readable on white or black?
#c5ca7b has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.