#C7A40A Hex Color
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#c7a40a is a warm, saturated golden yellow with a slightly muted, earthy cast. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage, where it signals opportunity and action. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. The hex code #c7a40a supports clear black text at about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c7a40a
What is #c7a40a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a40a is rgb(199, 164, 10), in HSL hsl(49, 90%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 95%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7a40a?
#c7a40a pairs especially well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted neutrals because their darker, cooler tones sharpen its warm golden yellow while keeping the overall palette grounded and easy to use. Use it as a small accent for balance.
Is #c7a40a readable on white or black?
#c7a40a has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.