#C69113 Hex Color
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This saturated, golden mustard reads warm and mellow, lacking the harsh brightness of pure yellow. Because it is deep and earthy, #c69113 serves best as a functional accent rather than a background. Use it for call-to-action buttons or highlights where high visibility is needed, as it offers excellent contrast against black text. This hex code brings a grounded, enthusiastic energy to any palette.
Questions about #c69113
What is #c69113 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c69113 is rgb(198, 145, 19), in HSL hsl(42, 82%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 90%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c69113?
Is #c69113 suitable for large text backgrounds?
Avoid using #c69113 as a background for long-form body text because its intensity can strain the eyes over time. It functions best as an accent color for calls to action, icons, or graphical elements where you need high visibility against dark backgrounds.
Is #c69113 readable on white or black?
#c69113 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.46:1 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.