#C69915 Hex Color
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This saturated, mustard-leaning yellow brings a warm, industrial energy to projects. Because it is highly pigmented, #c69915 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background, where it can overwhelm. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays for a modern, construction-inspired aesthetic. It supports standard black text quite well, providing enough contrast for readable typography in UI applications.
Questions about #c69915
What is #c69915 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c69915 is rgb(198, 153, 21), in HSL hsl(45, 81%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 89%, 22%.
How should I use #c69915 in my interface design?
Apply #c69915 sparingly as an accent color for calls-to-action or status indicators rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. Because of its high saturation, it commands attention and pairs exceptionally well with charcoal for a modern, industrial look.
Is #c69915 readable on white or black?
#c69915 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.96:1 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.