#C6BF4C Hex Color
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Dijon mustard with a squeeze of lime, the hex code #c6bf4c is a mellow yellow with a clear green undertone. Its mid-level saturation keeps it warm and easygoing, but it can turn muddy as a full background, so lean on it as an accent against charcoal or navy. Black text reads clearly on top at about 11:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c6bf4c
What is #c6bf4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6bf4c is rgb(198, 191, 76), in HSL hsl(57, 52%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 62%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6bf4c?
Deep charcoal and navy bring out its warm, fresh side without competing. Skip pale pastels, they wash this mid-saturation yellow out fast.
Is #c6bf4c readable on white or black?
#c6bf4c has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.95:1 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.