#C69413 Hex Color
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#c69413 is a mellow, muted yellow with an earthy mustard character. Its low saturation keeps it warm without shouting, which suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Best used as an accent or supporting tone, since large fields can turn muddy. Black text reads clearly on top at about 7.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c69413
What is #c69413 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c69413 is rgb(198, 148, 19), in HSL hsl(43, 82%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 90%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c69413?
Dark cool tones like charcoal, deep teal, and navy flatter #c69413 because they offset its warmth. Avoid light creams and beiges, where this shade reads washed out and muddy. teal is a strong starting point for accents.
Is #c69413 readable on white or black?
#c69413 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.