#C6C001 Hex Color
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This is not a lemon yellow. #c6c001 leans green, landing near chartreuse with a muted, mellow glow. Its strong saturation and mid lightness make it better as an accent than a full background, where it can tire the eye. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for a richer contrast. Black text reads clearly on it, which suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage.
Questions about #c6c001
What is #c6c001 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c001 is rgb(198, 192, 1), in HSL hsl(58, 99%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 99%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6c001?
Charcoal, deep plum, and navy all give #c6c001 a grounded contrast without dulling its glow. For a warmer mix, try terracotta or a burnt orange as a supporting tone.
Is #c6c001 readable on white or black?
#c6c001 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.94:1 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.