#C7A462 Hex Color
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A mellow, grainy yellow with a soft golden cast. The hex code #c7a462 reads warm but muted, so it works best as a large background base rather than a sharp accent. It flatters deep brown and muted teal. Black text clears WCAG AA on it with about 8.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #c7a462
What is #c7a462 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a462 is rgb(199, 164, 98), in HSL hsl(39, 47%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 51%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7a462?
Deep brown and muted teal give #c7a462 the weight its low saturation needs, and both flatter its golden undertones better than plain white does. Warm grays and cream work too when you want something softer.
Is #c7a462 readable on white or black?
#c7a462 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.91:1 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.