#C6CB4A Hex Color
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Fresh and lightly neon, #c6cb4a is a warm yellow with a green-olive undertone, medium lightness, and clear saturation. Its glowing character suggests enthusiasm and opportunity, making it useful for sale graphics, budget labels, or construction accents. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or navy; black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #c6cb4a
What is #c6cb4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6cb4a is rgb(198, 203, 74), in HSL hsl(62, 55%, 54%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 64%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #c6cb4a in a design palette?
Is #c6cb4a suitable for text and interface backgrounds?
Yes, black text has about a 12.0:1 contrast ratio against #c6cb4a, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making this color practical for readable labels, buttons, and interface panels.
Is #c6cb4a readable on white or black?
#c6cb4a has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.04:1 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.