#C79F40 Hex Color
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#c79f40 is a mellow yellow with muted, golden undertones. Its low saturation and mid lightness keep it warm without glare, which suits spring themes, sale graphics, and baby products. Black text on #c79f40 hits about 8.5:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for small body text. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to balance the warmth.
Questions about #c79f40
What is #c79f40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79f40 is rgb(199, 159, 64), in HSL hsl(42, 55%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 68%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c79f40?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all flatter #c79f40 because cool dark tones balance its warm muted glow. A touch of terracotta also works for earthy palettes.
Is #c79f40 readable on white or black?
#c79f40 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.