#C6973C Hex Color
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#c6973c is a mellow, golden yellow with earthy mustard undertones. Its muted saturation keeps it warm and easygoing, a good fit for spring themes, baby products, and budget-friendly sale graphics. Use it as a dominant background with black text, since that pairing reaches about 7.9:1 contrast and passes WCAG AA. It flatters deep navy better than plain white.
Questions about #c6973c
What is #c6973c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6973c is rgb(198, 151, 60), in HSL hsl(40, 55%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 70%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6973c?
#c6973c pairs well with navy, charcoal, and cream, which sharpen its golden warmth. For a bolder scheme, try terracotta or olive so the palette stays earthy instead of clashing.
Does #c6973c read as a warm or cool yellow?
#c6973c reads warm. Its orange-leaning undertones place it closer to gold and mustard than to lemon yellow, so it feels grounded and sunny rather than bright or cold.
Is #c6973c readable on white or black?
#c6973c has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.