#C6B022 Hex Color
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Reach for #c6b022 when a sale banner or construction sign needs attention. This mellow yellow carries warm olive undertones, so it reads friendlier than pure yellow. Black text sits at 9.6:1 contrast on it, clearing AA even for small body copy. The hex code works best as an accent against navy or charcoal, since large fills can turn muddy.
Questions about #c6b022
What is #c6b022 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b022 is rgb(198, 176, 34), in HSL hsl(52, 71%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 83%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6b022?
Navy and charcoal make the warm olive undertones in #c6b022 pop, while burgundy pulls it toward a richer, earthier feel. Skip pale grays, which wash this yellow out.
Is #c6b022 readable on white or black?
#c6b022 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.