#C69229 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated golden-yellow brings a sense of optimism and casual adventure to design projects. Because #c69229 can feel muddy in large, flat blocks, it works best as an accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to make the warmth pop. Its hex code is #c69229, and it supports black text accessibility, making it useful for high-visibility UI elements.
Questions about #c69229
What is #c69229 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c69229 is rgb(198, 146, 41), in HSL hsl(40, 66%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 79%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c69229?
Is #c69229 suitable for text or background usage?
Because of its mid-tone value, #c69229 is best utilized as an accent color for buttons, icons, or graphic highlights rather than large backgrounds. It supports black text for accessibility, making it a reliable choice for functional UI components.
Is #c69229 readable on white or black?
#c69229 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 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.