#C7A04B Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Warm and mellow, #c7a04b is a muted golden yellow with earthy brown undertones and medium lightness. Its softened saturation suggests gentleness and optimism without vivid yellow’s sharp energy. Use it for spring backgrounds, budget branding, or construction accents, pairing it with navy or charcoal. Black text stays highly readable on this hex code.
Questions about #c7a04b
What is #c7a04b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a04b is rgb(199, 160, 75), in HSL hsl(41, 53%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 62%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7a04b?
Does #c7a04b read as a warm or cool color?
#c7a04b reads as a warm color because its muted golden-yellow base is shifted by earthy brown undertones, while softened saturation keeps that warmth calm and mellow rather than bright, sharp, or highly energetic.
Is #c7a04b readable on white or black?
#c7a04b has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.